Elf: I Am a Farmer

Chapter 39 Arrival in Orange Blossom City

"Heracross, use Aerial Ace!"

"Forest Lizard, use your leaf blades to block!"

However, this time the Forest Lizard didn't completely block Heracross's Swallow Return skill. 🍪🐟 ❻➈丂𝐡𝐮𝓧.Ⓒ𝓸𝔪 🎄🐤

After Heracross's Swallow Return skill shattered the Forest Lizard's Leaf Blade, although its power was reduced, it still caused considerable damage to the Forest Lizard.

"Forest Lizard, use Energy Ball!"

Upon hearing its trainer's command, the Forest Lizard endured the pain, condensed a green ball of light, and then hurled it directly at Heracross.

Hercules had no time to dodge. It crossed its forelimbs and took the energy ball head-on, but the impact of the ball forced it back a few steps.

"Well done, Heracross!"

Chiba Kaede couldn't help but praise Heracross for blocking the opponent's skill so easily.

"Don't give up, Forest Lizard! Use Combo Attack!"

Rina Usui was getting anxious. The Forest Lizard's existing skills weren't very effective against Heracross, who had both Insect and Fighting attributes. She could only hope that her combo attacks would hit multiple times and increase their power.

"Heracross, Brick Break Counter!"

However, after taking several consecutive slashes from the forest lizard, Heracross was clearly struggling and it was estimated that his defense would be broken after a few more hits.

The Forest Lizard's continuous use of combo attacks also consumed a great deal of its stamina, and it even started to emit a green glow. Chiba Kaede knew that this was the result of the Forest Lizard activating its Lushness trait.

"Heracross, use Hold On!"

Seeing that the forest lizard was about to strike Heracross, Chiba Kaede hurriedly shouted.

Although he didn't understand Chiba's intentions, Heracross didn't hesitate, abandoning the Brick Break skill and instead using Endure. ♔🏆 69kjù.kr 🔥⛵

The next second, the Forest Lizard's combo attack hit Heracross's body, and Heracross let out a painful groan. Fortunately, he survived the attack and preserved his last bit of energy.

"Heracross, now's the time! Use Double Payback!"

As soon as Chiba Kaede finished speaking, Heracross used his last bit of strength to unleash the Double Return skill, which returns double the damage from the opponent's previous attack.

"Forest lizard, get out of the way!"

When Rina Usui learned of Kaede Chiba's plan, she was shocked and quickly ordered the forest lizard to evade the attack.

Unfortunately, the Double Payback skill activated too quickly, knocking the forest lizard away before it could react. The damage was enormous, rendering the forest lizard unable to fight and causing it serious injuries.

"Forest lizard, are you alright?"

Seeing that the forest lizard had suffered such a heavy blow, Rina Usui rushed over to check on its condition.

"Come out, Shuttlecock, use Grassy Terrain!"

Chiba Maple didn't dare to delay any longer and immediately had Shuttlecock use Grass Field to help the Forest Lizard recover from its injuries.

In the end, at the cost of the shuttlecock collapsing from exhaustion and being unable to move, the injured Pokémon of Chiba Kaede and Usui Rina were finally healed.

"So, I'm the only one who got hurt?"

This is the soul-searching question posed by the fallen shuttlecock grass.

"I'm so unwilling to accept this, I still lost to you!"

Rina Usui said to Kaede Chiba with a somewhat downcast expression.

"Compared to when we first met, your strength has improved significantly. Don't you think so?"

Chiba Kaede genuinely felt that Usui Rina had made significant improvements in both her Pokémon aptitude and her command abilities.

"You're good with words, but I'll definitely keep working hard and beat you!"

Rina Usui gathered her thoughts, then clenched her fist and spoke to Kaede Chiba.

After that, the two embarked on their journey to Orange City again, estimating that they would arrive in just a few more days.

"Phew, we've finally arrived in Orange Blossom City!"

More than half a month has passed since Chiba Kaede set off from his own farm, and he has finally arrived at his destination, Orange Blossom City.

This city is quite large and is a major town in the Hoenn region. Although it is not as prosperous and bustling as Slateport City, it still has a considerable number of permanent residents.

Chiba Kaede and Usui Rina had already discussed it on the way. She would first accompany Chiba Kaede to Uncle Maki Yoshihiko's farm to buy Miltank Pokémon eggs, and then Chiba Kaede would accompany her to challenge the Petalburg Gym.

Of course, their primary task now is to head to the Pokémon Center for a proper rest.

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"Miss Joey, could you please give us two rooms? Thank you!"

Upon arriving at the Pokémon Center, Chiba Kaede first went to Nurse Joy to check in.

"No problem, is there anything else I can help you with?"

Miss Joey asked with a smile.

"Can I register at the Pokémon Center to qualify for the Sora Ayame Tournament?"

Chiba Kaede thought about accompanying Usui Rina to challenge the Petalburg Gym, and decided that he might as well challenge it himself. After all, coming to this world, it would seem a bit unreasonable not to challenge a gym.

As for whether he will participate in the Saiyu Tournament, that depends on whether he can collect all 8 badges in the remaining time.

According to Chiba Kaede's understanding, the next Saiyu Tournament will be held in six months.

If he wants to participate in this tournament, he can't travel on foot like Ash. Instead, he needs to take a vehicle to the gym and challenge it directly. Otherwise, he definitely won't have enough time.

Originally, Chiba Kaede's plan was to first build a foundation for himself so that he could support himself in doing what he wanted to do.

Although Chiba Farm isn't exactly wealthy yet, it can easily support everything he needs to participate in the Saiyu Tournament.

"Sure, please provide your identification information, and I'll register it for you using the computer."

Miss Joey said with a smile.

Subsequently, with the help of Nurse Joy, Chiba Kaede registered as a participant in the Rainbow Tournament and received a box to hold her gym badge.

"Um, are you also participating in this year's Yoko Onsen (Japanese folk dance) competition?"

Rina Usui, who was standing next to Chiba Kaede, finally couldn't help but ask.

"Well, I haven't made a final decision yet, but I'm prepared to challenge the Petalburg Gym with you. If we can succeed, then I'll be confident in participating in this year's Rainbow Race!"

Chiba Kaede said to Usui Rina.

"Then you'd better do your best! Uncle Qianli is really amazing. I still don't have much confidence in whether I can win!"

Rina Usui felt a pang of anxiety as she thought about the upcoming challenge against the Orange Blossom Gym. Even though she had undergone more than half a month of intensive training, she was still quite nervous.

"In that case, I'll challenge Mr. Senri first, and let you analyze his battle strategy from an outsider's perspective."

Chiba Kaede suggested.

"Is this...is this okay?"

Rina Usui seemed somewhat hesitant.

"It's okay, right? Many dojo competitions are open to the public, so there aren't any taboos about it!"

Chiba Kaede offered some words of advice.

Exhausted from their journey, the two returned to their room to rest after dinner.

"Hello, is this Uncle Maki Yoshihiko? I've arrived in Orange Blossom City and plan to visit your farm tomorrow. Is that alright?"

After returning to his room, Chiba Kaede first called Mu Yoshihiko. After all, it had been more than half a month since Mu Yoshihiko had said he was coming, and he needed to let him know in advance how he was going.

"Oh, Xiaofeng, where are you now? I'll drive to pick you up tomorrow morning. My farm is in the suburbs, quite a distance from Chenghua city!"

After learning that Chiba Kaede had arrived in Orange City, Maki Yoshihiko planned to pick him up in person.

"That's wonderful! I live at the Pokémon Center, thank you so much!"

Chiba Kaede was delighted to hear that Maki Yoshihiko was planning to come and pick her up, as she was relieved to not have to walk.

The next morning, Maki Yoshihiko drove a pickup truck to the open space in front of the Pokémon Center, where Chiba Kaede and Usui Rina were already waiting at the entrance.

"Xiaofeng, over here!"

Maki Yoshihiko stuck his head out of the car window next to him and waved to Chiba Kaede.

After Chiba Kaede and Usui Rina got into the car, Maki Yoshihiko started the pickup truck and headed to his farm.

"Uncle, thank you so much for coming to pick us up."

Chiba Kaede thought that Maki Yoshihiko was indeed a good person. Just because of a competition, he was willing to sell him a Miltank Pokémon egg and even personally drove over to pick him up.

"It's nothing, Xiao Feng, you don't need to be so polite. There's a reason why I'm willing to sell you a Miltank Pokémon egg. With my current energy, the Miltanks I'm raising right now are already the limit my farm can handle. I can't raise any more than that."

Mu Shanyan didn't fabricate any grand reasons; he simply stated the facts.

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