Pokémon: Legendary Pokémon Simulator, Starting with Arceus

Chapter 174 The Fake King: I will break through with force! Holy crap, there's a cheat code!

"Okay, then I'll make the arrangements as usual. As for the Cherry Blossom Friendship Match, it will be based on the school team members, so you need to pay attention to that."

"Many people want to take this opportunity, so Harbin University has a rule that you can challenge members one week or two before you go. You can't refuse, but you can only do a maximum of three rounds."

"Going to Sakura to fight not only starter Pokémon, but you'll also face many more challenges from now on, so be prepared."

At this point, even the head of the teaching department couldn't help but laugh. These two kids are even more frightening; we'll see what happens later.

Xiong Meng didn't react much. He knew that the most capable person would go there, and who that person would be would be revealed in the battle.

When did you go to see the cherry blossoms?

"About a month from now, you'll need to go there in advance."

"When is the exam scheduled by the school? And can it be held outside for others to watch?"

The head of academic affairs nodded appreciatively. "Of course you can. The exam schedule was originally set based on your situation. If you're able, you can start tomorrow."

"As for the location, you can choose it yourself; you have this special privilege."

"Then let's do it tomorrow at noon. The venue definitely needs to be the biggest and most suitable. Teacher Di, do you know any good places? I haven't looked into this in detail yet."

Xiong Meng wasn't lying. As someone who lived off-campus and had never played in-school matches, plus Harbin University being so large, he really wasn't familiar with this aspect.

Di Zhize gave a thumbs up. "Leave this to me. By the way, I suggest you call in a couple of days. Spread the word first, and let some students come back."

The dean of students shared the same view, noting that most of the challenges were originally for third- and fourth-year students, while some majors involved studying outside the university.

Although they will all be back during this period, it will still take time.

After discussion, it was decided that the exam would be held in three days. The location would be in the best venue, since it was set up according to the highest standards for rookie competitions, and the location would not be small.

"Alright, now that we've settled on these things, let's talk about something else. There's a placement test in two weeks, so remember to prepare."

"OK!"

After discussing everything and returning to our accommodation, we had Polygon 2 organize the materials and begin studying.

Fatigue? He has an explosive amount of energy right now, and his waveguide can even recover, so he feels like he could go without sleeping and still be fine!

The school announced the team roster the next day, and Xiong Meng, a freshman, stood out.

Many people know this formidable person; most freshmen and sophomores have watched the competition and have basically no desire to challenge him.

Some juniors and seniors who were concerned about this matter fell into two categories: those who watched the competition and, after making an assessment, decided whether to take on the challenge or not.

Another reason is that they've been too busy to watch the games, especially since Xiong Meng is only a freshman in college. Even if it's not Pokémon, so what?

The years of training are there for you. So what if the swamp trout is strong? The minimum requirement over there is three against three, so the chances of successfully challenging it are very high!

Especially after learning that the other side would be holding a combat test in a few days, their interest grew even stronger, and those who were interested decided to see what would happen.

This is a legitimate opportunity to play against players in Sakura, or even a chartered flight with all the necessary fees. Who wouldn't want to take such an opportunity?

"Xiong Meng, a freshman and one of the members of the school team, is only officially listed as having Heracross and Porygon2, so his skill level is still at the beginner level and hasn't been updated!"

"They must be using all the resources to breed Mudkip! And yet, some people are still worrying about this and that."

Just because the other team played in the rookie tournament!

"The rookie competition is good, but many people don't want to take on the challenge. In any case, this time we have three fully-fledged teams, each with at least three years of training!"

"The Sakura region's friendly matches are a battleground every year, with countless people vying for the opportunity to legally assault each other!"

"I really don't understand why so many people are so worried about a freshman like this, as if the challenge is destined to fail!"

"I don't understand, I completely don't understand, so on the day I get the chance to take on the challenge, I'll definitely be the first one up!"

At home, Xiong Meng was watching a video on his phone, in which a young man was speaking passionately.

There's only one goal: to be the first to take on the challenge, but the comments section won't tolerate that.

"I know what you mean, but why should you go first? The challenge only lasts two weeks, and there's a limit to how many challenges you can pass. Why should you go?"

"There's this person who seems to have all sorts of magical powers, yet they're thinking about this kind of good deed. What were they thinking?"

They actually made us give up our chance to go up to Sakura and fight, letting him go first!

"This kind of person isn't very capable, but they're incredibly shameless! We only have one way to deal with them: have them sign up!"

"These guys who never participate in the school team are all showing up now, I'm really impressed."

"Definitely. Many big shots participate now and then withdraw after the competition; it's a normal occurrence every year." The original poster seemed to be joking. Everyone knows a person can only have a maximum of three attempts. This opportunity to change the family tree is right in front of them; who would let it pass?

Many people expressed their opinions, but it was found that there was basically only one spot available, making Xiong Meng's spot a highly coveted prize.

The Harbin University East Stadium was packed with people today, with several hundred students arriving early to reserve their spots, all because it was Xiong Meng's special match.

Soon Xiong Meng arrived, and many people with ulterior motives stared intently at him. On the other side, the examiners also arrived at their positions. It was none other than the refined Dean of Students.

The entrance of the Dean of Students caused everyone to gasp in shock. This was an Elite Four member trainer, and one of the most outstanding among them.

"Hiss, going straight for the head of the teaching department? Isn't that a bit too much?"

"Indeed, but it's the dean of students. A freshman beating a king, what kind of operation is that?"

"Even if they performed well in the rookie competition, it's a bit of an overreaction for the head of the teaching department."

"No, I have another idea. This is Harbin University, and it's done this way to reflect its rigorous standards!"

That's true. This assessment is aimed at newcomers, so if we're going to test them, we have to go to the highest level, and it also has to be done by professionals.

Everyone nodded in agreement; if that were the case, it would be perfectly normal.

On the field, Xiong Meng was also surprised to see his opponent. He never expected it to be him.

The head of the teaching department didn't seem to have much of an impression. He simply nodded, greeted the referees, and then let them begin.

"This competition is a special equipment event within the school, and Xiong Meng will be free to choose the type of competition and the venue!"

"Contestant Xiong Meng, please begin your selection!"

"Standard venue, standard game type."

He didn't have many options; he couldn't very well go up and fight the dean of students, could he? Given their current relationship, he couldn't do such a thing.

"This match is a standard match, with a maximum of four skills and one item. Special situations such as Super Evolution can only be selected once!"

"Now, both sides, please send your Pokémon into battle!"

"Mopeye has arrived!"

"Go! King of Leave!"

hiss~

The Great Vajra Bear looked at the emerging figure with a solemn expression, especially when he saw that the other party was not sleeping but standing up, his expression became even more solemn.

Some classmates nearby looked on with surprise. Was the intensity really that high? Even Wang Du, who had asked for leave, was participating.

"Don't worry, this 'Leave King' is just from my second team. I chose it mainly because it's tough and resilient."

"Thank you for choosing Team Two," Xiong Meng thought to himself, inwardly cursing upon hearing the head of the teaching department's reply.

Your second team has such a strong momentum, and such a high fighting spirit, they're the kings of taking leave, isn't this just nonsense?

"Both Pokémon have arrived. Now, the match begins!!"

"The Mudskipper prays for rain!"

"Fruit for sale!"

"Fake King, charge!"

A torrential downpour began, but it did nothing to deter King of the Night, who charged toward Mudskipper like a heavy tank.

"The Ripple of Water!"

"Arm hammer!"

Three walls of water came high up, but Wang Qingjia waved his arms with white light, and the water walls broke open without causing any relief.

Good heavens, this is an ultimate physical damage output machine with the strength of a Heavenly King! Is this what schools use for exams?

"Mud shooting in the face"

Mudkip attacked swiftly, grabbing a large clump of mud and throwing it at Slaking, but there were too many of them, and Slaking was still hit.

"Don't stop, listen to my command and keep charging forward!" The head of discipline squinted as he observed the changes in the field.

"Charge straight in!" Mudkip hesitated for a moment, then quickly moved forward.

He's changed. If it were before, he would have fought a guerrilla war, but now, even knowing he lacks the strength, he chooses to charge forward.

Xiong Meng grinned. Ever since he came back a couple of days ago, he felt that sometimes he didn't need to be so serious. Just fight!

Hide? Where can you hide? The area is only so big, and Mudkip doesn't seem to be very fast. Instead of running away, it's better to fight it out comfortably!

Blue waves emanated from his body, eventually enveloping Mudkip and enabling him to share vision and communicate telepathically with the opponent. If raw strength is indeed insufficient, then he'll make up for it with cheats!

The head of the teaching department across from them frowned. This kid, does he think he can win like this?

Mudkip quickly approached, and in the blink of an eye, it was only a few steps away from Slaking.

[Mud was shot onto his face.]

"Smack!" The mud shot at close range was impossible to dodge, hitting the target perfectly.

The heavy rain means the mud spray won't last long, but it will still have some effect, though it will only last a short while.

{Circle around to his side and use Ice Fist.}

With a whoosh, Mudkip leaped to the side, its fist emitting a chilling aura as it prepared to strike the kidneys.

"A chilling aura from the right, unleash a lightning fist to meet it!"

"This!!! Bang!!"

Slaking spun around at lightning speed, his fist crackling with electricity as he met Mudkip's fist. But Slaking's power was so immense that Mudkip couldn't even hold out for three seconds before being sent flying backward.

But Mudkip's Ice Punch isn't so easy to catch; it freezes his entire body, trapping Slaking inside.

Mudkip immediately got up after being thrown backwards. With the help of Aura, it seemed to be fine and had the upper hand compared to the frozen Slaking.

But Xiong Meng knew that the gap was too big.

Just now, that one stab sent Mudkip flying out of control. If it weren't for the Aura Sphere and martial arts training, it would have been seriously injured twice.

The gap is simply too large, and the opponent in front of us is the most difficult type to fight.

[If we rely on waveguide response and guerrilla warfare, our chances of winning are high. Prepare to adjust our strategy.]

Xiong Meng was surprised. He originally thought he would have a fighting chance in close combat, but now he found that he could only be crushed.

"Trainer, must we win this time...?" Mudkip suddenly said through the aura.

[Is that so? If you don't want to fight, then you don't have to. Well, I'll say it then.]

His sudden words puzzled him, but after seeing the Mudkip's fiery eyes, he understood; it seemed the other party had its own plans.

As for the reasons or anything, that's enough.

"Referee, I concede." Just as the ice block of the Fake King was already cracking, Xiong Meng suddenly raised his hand.

The referee paused for a moment, all the spectators were stunned, only the head of the teaching department nodded in appreciation.

It will be difficult for the opponent to win now. Slaking has an instant amnesia skill, and guerrilla warfare will be very tiring. If you can't fight in close combat, you can rely on Aura to fish them out.

In this situation, it's not easy for Mudkip to avoid fighting, or rather, unless it's a necessary victory, this is the optimal solution right now.

"Is Xiong Meng sure he's conceding defeat?"

"I'm sure."

"Xiong Meng concedes defeat in this match, and Qingjia Wang wins!"

The match ended abruptly, and many of the spectators left in disgust, having initially thought it was amazing, only to find out it was nothing special.

If you give up just because you can't deal any damage, you don't seem like a very good player.

Seeing Xiong Meng's impressive performance, even those who were initially uninterested started to consider it. Since the other party was so weak, it seemed like they could indeed try to compete for him.

Some people, however, looked grim as they stared at Mudkip. This Mudkip was even more terrifying than they had imagined, and it was impossible to change the personnel this time.

It can change the weather of the entire field, have incredible large-scale water-type skills, freeze punches that can trap Slaking, and be completely unharmed after taking a punch.

Seriously? Are all the newbies these days such monsters? They must have been training their Pokémon from the womb, holding their Pokémon eggs.

"You performed well, demonstrating both rationality and skill. The results will be sent directly to your account when they are available."

When I met the head of student affairs, he straightened his soaking wet hair and began to speak.

"No, I'm far from being as good as you. If the difference wasn't that big, I would have already beaten you."

Seeing Xiong Meng's calm demeanor, he nodded inwardly; this mindset was indeed good.

Nothing else happened after that. After the fight, Xiong Meng went back to class, but he did attract a lot of attention while walking down the street.

There are various attitudes, including looking down on, belittling, despising, admiring, and being cautious; it's quite a mixed bag.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that many of the students who performed poorly were first- and second-year students whom the author had previously admired. It seems that admitting defeat was too shameful, leading to a significant gap between their previous performance and their earlier performance.

The admiration and caution I felt were mostly from people I had never met before. They all seemed to have experienced a lot, and they were usually accompanied by Pokémon, indicating that they were all quite capable.

On the way back, the headmaster's Poké Ball suddenly exploded, and Slaking appeared in front of him.

"Why did you suddenly come out? Is something the matter?"

"Roar~!" The King of Leave pointed to his right hand, looking somewhat puzzled.

I feel a bit uncomfortable, and my movements aren't as flexible.

"What's wrong with your right hand? Is it uncomfortable...?" The head teacher's expression changed as soon as he placed his hand on it. It was so cold, as if he had touched an ice cube.

Quickly put the Slave King into its Poké Ball and sprinted towards the infirmary, all the while rapidly considering the possible causes.

Is it Mudkip's Ice Punch? Only that one fits the description.

"Doctor, Wang's right hand has a problem, please check it immediately!"

The medic in the medical room quickly took action, but his expression changed after feeling the arm. "Wait outside, Lucky Egg will come and carry you in!"

The "Leave King" was carried inside by Lucky Egg. The red light for work turned on, then disappeared and turned green after more than ten minutes. The medical staff came out with the report, and next to them was the "Leave King," who was wrapped up tightly and pushed out of bed.