Gible wants to be a trainer

Chapter 188 The capital G

"Everyone, I'm going!"

Cynthia, dressed in the Celebration Academy uniform, looked youthful and beautiful. She slowly stood up, turned around, and waved vigorously to everyone.

"Click! (Victory is certain!)"

"Go for it, Cynthia!"

Amid cheers and encouragement from the crowd, Cynthia, accompanied by Carman, stepped onto the battle stage.

On the other side of the field, Xinli and Bopi walked into the field side by side.

They didn't even conduct any extra pre-battle mobilization.

As top three elites from Orange Academy, winning this doubles match was a foregone conclusion for them.

Cynthia's debut surprised many viewers, including Ye Ci.

But it was just an accident.

No one thought that Cynthia would be much different from Wulin.

To this day, Cynthia has not made a move in this tournament.

To outsiders, as a student of the same age as Gadriya, her strength was already at its peak if she could reach the level of the dojo.

No one would think she could be on the same level as Cattleya.

If two monsters of a different level can emerge from the same academy at the same time, then the other academies might as well just admit defeat. How can the competition even be played?

Of course, the simultaneous emergence of four monstrous geniuses from the previous cohort of German and Quartz academies had already left other academies somewhat hopeless.

Before that, apart from Quartz College taking a commanding lead, the top three colleges in the other regions could still compete with each other to some extent.

But starting from the last edition, the style of the Academy Cup seems to have completely changed, turning into a personal showcase for monsters.

"Please release your Pokémon!"

Genji stood with his arms crossed on the back of the flying dragon in mid-air, once again acting as the referee.

With the change in the competition format, he was the most exhausted person on the field.

In clashes between kings and above, even the aftershocks can easily reach the audience.

Especially before the match, Genji's face darkened after hearing Yeji and Gadriya's reports.

The fact that the two academy's top students are going all out in this battle, and that they've even submitted formal applications, speaks volumes.

Just in case, not only him, but also Daigo and Mikuri were forcibly conscripted today and stationed on the edge of the arena to act as firefighters and security personnel at any time.

"Let's just end this boring match already, there's no suspense at all."

Xinli chuckled softly and, in sync with Poppi beside her, threw out a Poké Ball.

She specializes in ground-type skills, while Poppy specializes in steel-type skills.

Accompanied by two dazzling red lights, Torterra and Corviknight appeared in the arena.

boom!

As soon as the two Pokémon appeared, they released violent energy fluctuations.

Near-King level!

Both of them!

Zhuqing College?

If it weren't for that monster, Gadriya, this year's championship trophy would have been a foregone conclusion, easily won by Orange Academy.

Even with Cattleya, they can still win.

"Very strong, Orange Academy is not weak."

On the preparation bench, Wu Song pushed up his glasses and looked solemnly at the arena.

Judging from their aura alone, these two Pokémon definitely didn't just break through recently.

In fact, if it weren't for accumulating resources and pursuing a breakthrough to the Heavenly King level, his current lineup would all be able to reach the level of Quasi-Heavenly King.

However, for the sake of the future, he chose to take a steady and pragmatic approach.

But he could also tell that the Pokémon of the two people opposite him were definitely not something that could be rushed into existence.

To cultivate such a powerful ace at such a young age, the opponent must also be a top genius aiming for the throne.

"Hey, luckily Cynthia volunteered today, otherwise if we had gone up against her, we might have really lost this game."

Ah Liu patted his chest, a grin on his face.

Isn't this a case of hitting the jackpot by accident?

With Cynthia's strength, she can't lose this match.

At that moment, Cynthia and Camarilla simultaneously threw out their Poké Balls.

The Pokémon featured in the comic book is still Empoleon, a Pokémon that has been seen many times before and has not caused much of a stir.

And when Cynthia's Poké Ball exploded on the field.

Boom!!!

The earth trembled violently, and an ancient and heavy rocky aura swept across the entire area like a hurricane.

When the towering rock giant, whose height exceeded five meters, stood in the arena, the once bustling stadium, capable of holding tens of thousands of people, suddenly fell into a deathly silence.

One second later.

The gasps and deafening roar erupted like a tsunami.

Regirock!!!

For other legendary Pokémon, the average viewer might not recognize them at all.

However, each of the three legendary pillars has left countless traces in Hoenn, and many people at the scene recognized its identity at a glance.

This is the earliest legend discovered in Hoenn!

This marks the first time in the history of the Academy Cup that a legendary Pokémon has stepped onto this stage.

"The trump card of Zhuqing Academy is actually Regirock?"

At the edge of the field, Daigo suddenly sprang up from his chair.

He gripped the railing with both hands, his eyes fixed intently on Regirock, a look of almost obsessive fanaticism in them.

He specializes in steel, but his favorite thing is stone.

Regirock, on the other hand, is a rock creation.

"A legendary Pokémon...and that primal energy...it's at the Elite Four level."

On the Orange Academy's preparation bench, Ye Ci, who had been calmly crossing his arms, slowly lowered them, a hint of amazement flashing deep in his eyes.

Before the match, she had a premonition that Orange Academy might lose.

But she thought the script would be that Orange Academy would easily win the doubles competition, and she, as the challenger, would narrowly lose to the monster, Gadriya.

This kind of defeat, though honorable, will not only not dampen morale, but will also inspire the fighting spirit of future students at Orange Academy.

But she never expected that Zhuqing Academy, after acquiring Gadria, actually had another trump card up its sleeve.

"We lost."

Ye Ci couldn't help but sigh softly.

From the moment Regirock entered the arena, the suspense of this doubles match was completely killed.

"Hey, are you kidding me? Is this still the Academy Cup? Does Zhuqing Academy even call these students?"

On the battlefield, Xin Li looked up, staring blankly at the rock demon, and couldn't help but grit her teeth and swear.

What are you talking about?!

She and Bopi, two near-superstar aces, had just joined forces and felt invincible.

Even if they run into Mikoli, they dare to fight head-on.

Two against one, against an ordinary Elite Four-level Pokémon, they might have a tiny chance of winning thanks to their teamwork and coordination.

But what if the opponent is a legendary Pokémon of Champion rank...

You should probably wash up and go to bed early.

A pure numerical advantage won't win you any game.

At the same tier, pseudo-legendary Pokémon have twice the base stats of regular Pokémon, while legendary Pokémon have even higher stats.

Not to mention, there's also the overwhelming dominance of Origin over Pokémon below the Elite Four level.

"Battle begins!"

In mid-air, Genji glanced at Cynthia and suddenly swung his arm down.

Even with his vast experience, he rarely saw a genius at that age who could subdue a legendary Pokémon.

Judging from Regirock's battle-ready state, he is clearly completely obedient to Cynthia's will.

Regardless of how she captured it, the fact that a legendary Pokémon is willing to fight for you is already proof of its talent and strength.

"Regirock, sweep across the field, Stone Attack!"

Cynthia's clear voice resounded throughout the venue.

"Reggie!!"

Regirock's face flashed with intense light, and he let out a roar.

In an instant, the ground of the entire battlefield was torn apart.

Countless thick, pillar-like rocks, imbued with the energy of stone, rise from the ground, both above and below.

Like a reversed meteor shower, it locked onto the two Pokémon opposite and slammed into them.

"Don't think you can get away with this so easily! Earthquake, Turtle!"

"Corviknight, Brave Bird Attack!"

Xinli and Poppi were no ordinary trainers after all. Faced with such an attack, they still had no intention of standing and waiting to die, and immediately issued a counterattack order.

Unfortunately, the difference between the Heavenly King level and the Quasi-Heavenly King level, though seemingly only one level apart, is in fact an insurmountable chasm.

The sharp stone attack, imbued with the essence of rock, instantly and utterly crushed the earthquake stirred up by the Earth Platform Turtle.

Then, it forcibly pinned the swooping Corviknight down from mid-air.

Boom!Boom!

Rumble!!!

The sharp stone attacks rained down like a barrage of heavy artillery, causing the entire battlefield to shake violently, with dust billowing into the sky and rocks flying everywhere.

Genji, Steven, and Wallace immediately summoned their Pokémon to fend off the aftershocks of the explosion.

Seeing such overwhelming firepower, tens of thousands of people in the stands almost held their breath.

That's too violent! That's too brutal!

When the smoke finally cleared, Corviknight and Torterra were covered in wounds, both unconscious, and collapsed amidst the devastated ruins.

Sold out instantly!

They were completely powerless to fight back.

"Tortoise and Corviknight are unable to battle. Zhuqing Academy wins this doubles match!"

The still sound of Genji's ancient well resounded throughout the venue through the loudspeaker.

As a veteran superstar, he had foreseen this outcome before the battle even began.

This Regirock is powerful enough to take on the other three Elite Four members in the Hoenn region.

In the Academy Cup, let alone Shinri and Poppi, even if you put Michael and Daigo in, they might not be able to win.

"Where did Zhuqing Academy get so many monsters?"

Xinli smiled wryly, took out a Poké Ball, recalled Torterra, and shook her head repeatedly.

It's not that she didn't work hard, it's just that her opponent was cheating!

"Mickey, if you faced that Regirock, could you win?"

At the edge of the field, Naki swallowed hard, quietly approached Mikoli, and whispered a question.

"Of course! Even if it's a legend, even if it displays astonishing power, it's still just a rock. It can't compare to my Milotic, and naturally it can't defeat my Milotic either."

Mikoli flicked her light blue cloak and proudly raised her head.

In a matchup of the same tier, Milotic has a double advantage over Regirock.

Moreover, Cynthia's command skills are clearly not as shrewd as his.

If we can't beat them...

Mikoli remained silent.

If they are not careful, the defending champions might really be upset by this year's dark horse.

If the German Academy's main team remains unchanged and they are still swept aside, then Daigo and he will truly become the laughingstock of the world.

Hmm... Bringing the original arena match forward seems more and more like shooting themselves in the foot.

or...

Should we have Daigo and Natsume team up for the doubles final?

Mikoli couldn't help but glance at his girlfriend Naki beside him, and fell into deep thought.

Regirock's stunning entrance and violent annihilation caused a sensation in the arena.

The host very considerately allowed a few minutes for the audience to calm down.

Then, his excited voice resounded throughout the arena once again: "Let's congratulate Zhuqing Academy! They've taken the first game with unstoppable momentum! But the competition has only just begun. Can Orange Academy turn the tide? Let's wait and see!"

"Now, let's welcome the second match, the starting lineup from Orange Academy..."

"The top student at Orange Academy, Ye Ci!!!"

With an extremely calm smile on his face, Ye Ci stepped onto the battle stage amidst the sparse cheers from the audience, waving to the crowd.

"Next up is the defending champion from Zhuqing Academy! Let's welcome them..."

"A natural-born psychic! The undisputed number one of the new generation! The youngest Elite Four member in the history of the league to break the record! Gardevoir!!!"

When calling out Gadriya's name, the host's voice cracked, and the prefixes and titles were stretched to the brim.

As soon as his shouts faded, before Cattleya could even make her actual entrance, the entire arena erupted in a frenzy of cheers and screams, like a volcanic eruption.

The deafening roar seemed to lift the entire German stadium into the sky, its scale completely different from when Ye Ci appeared earlier.

However, even in the face of such a disparate treatment, Ye Ci, standing at the command post, did not show the slightest jealousy or embarrassment.

On the contrary, she even smiled sincerely and took the initiative to extend her hands to clap along with the rest of the audience, welcoming the appearance of the real big boss.

The stronger the Great Demon King, the sweeter the joy of victory will be.

Under the fervent gaze of tens of thousands of eyes, Cattleya and Lu Sha walked side by side onto the battle stage.

They didn't make any fancy entrance gestures or interact with the audience; they simply walked step by step, with a calm pace, to the conductor's platform and stood there.

They don't need to do anything extra now.

As long as she and Lu Sha stand here, this place will be the center of everyone's attention.

The deafening cheers around her were the most devout coronation for her.

As she stepped onto the battlefield, the usual languid aura emanating from Gadria receded like the tide.

Instead, she exudes a queenly, radiant charm.

She doesn't actually like fighting.

However, she enjoyed the feeling of standing side by side with Lu Sha under the spotlight, being admired by the whole world.

It was very comfortable and wonderful.

"Both players, please release your Pokémon."

Genji took over the referee's duties and solemnly signaled that the countdown to the match had officially begun.

Ye Ci's smile slowly faded, replaced by seriousness.

She took an ordinary red and white Poké Ball from her waist and shouted, "Miss Cattleya, without a doubt, you are the most talented trainer I have ever seen! If it were another year, I might not even have the courage to stand in front of you and throw a Poké Ball at you."

"But today! I will win this battle!"

"Help me cut everything down, General Servant!!!"

Holy crap?!

As a burst of white light erupted, Lu Sha, who had just taken two steps forward and was about to make a cool entrance, froze upon hearing these four words.

A giant warrior, nearly five meters tall, clad in dark red heavy steel armor, with arms like sharp swords, crashed onto the ground.

That overwhelming sense of oppression was enough to make any Pokémon below the Elite Four level faint on the spot.

At the same time, a viscous, almost impenetrable, pure malice permeated the entire venue as if it were a tangible substance.

Champion-level arena!

And what's more, it's evil?

Lu Sha's face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

Dark-type is immune to psychic abilities, Steel-type is resistant to psychic abilities.

The Steel + Evil Servant General is a natural counter to the young lady.

No wonder Ci Ming knew the young lady's strength, yet still dared to come and make such threats.

This is tricky.