Elf: I have a secret realm of emerald green.

Dark green energy had also quietly seeped into its claws.

Garchomp followed Xia Shen's consistent battle strategy: when facing a Pokémon that was also good at close combat, it simply went all out.

So, how would you deal with this tactic?

Just as Garchomp was about to make one last sprint towards Bear Cub, Xia Shen shouted, "Bear Cub, get ready to pay double!"

He had no ulterior motives; on the contrary, he shouted it out to see what choice Garchomp would make.

The cub raised its paws, ready to retaliate against the fanged land shark that was right in front of it.

The energy on Garchomp's claws did not dissipate; instead, it became even more concentrated.

Xia Shen was somewhat disappointed. There was still a chance to back down, but did he still have to take the brunt of this double blow?

It seems we need to correct his overly reckless fighting habits after this match.

……

Wait... something doesn't seem right!

Xia Shen suddenly noticed that the Garchomp's mouth was also slightly open, revealing its sharp teeth that had a hint of flame inside.

"Bang—" The moment the dragon claw touched the bear cub's body, Garchomp lowered its head and opened its mouth, actually wanting to quickly fire another low-powered Flame Fang!

It's important to understand that the damage from the doubled attack comes from the damage you received from the previous physical attack.

For example, with a move like the Needle Missile that can fire multiple shots, the double damage only applies to the damage from the last shot.

At this moment, Garchomp wanted to take advantage of the Double Payback ability to immediately follow up with a Fire Fang after Dragon Claw.

In this way, he will only suffer double the damage from the Flame Fang.

Reality isn't a turn-based game; theoretically, you can definitely use punches, kicks, and bites—you name it.

The question is whether the move can deal its full damage.

Clearly, the damage from the Fire Fang attack on a Garchomp that has channeled most of its energy into its claws will be minimal.

However, this is exactly what he wanted to achieve.

This means that the damage you suffer from being doubled back will be extremely low!

Rough on the outside but meticulous on the inside, brave and resourceful—could my Garchomp be a fighting genius?

Xia Shen stroked his chin, deep in thought.

……

On the field, Garchomp's mouth, still wreathed in flames, was already open.

However, the next second, he realized with despair that he couldn't bite his opponent who was right next to him.

Because the bear cub is just too short...

Even when a Garchomp, which is over two meters long, crouches down, there is still a considerable distance between it and a bear cub that is less than a meter away.

"Bang—" The bear cub's double payback arrived as expected. Her small body unleashed an incredible amount of power, and the fanged Garchomp was sent flying by a single palm strike!

Xia Shen: "......"

It seems the little shark has not only a fighting talent, but also a comedic talent...

This was the first time Xia Shen had ever seen a battle scene like this, and he now understood how disgusting the "shrunken Chansey" trope was.

Although the ending was somewhat comical, Garchomp's ability to react instantly was still quite amazing.

To come up with such a perfect fighting style in just a few seconds.

As expected of you, little shark!

To be honest, if Garchomp hadn't evolved yet, or if Dips had evolved into Ursaring, his idea would definitely be possible.

Unfortunately, as the saying goes, there are no "what ifs" on the battlefield.

On the battlefield, about ten meters away from the bear cub, Garchomp stood up unsteadily.

He could now truly appreciate just how powerful the double damage from the Dragon Claw was.

That powerful slap almost ripped the threads off his sharkskin.

Fortunately, I'm thick-skinned and tough, so I can barely hold on.

He adjusted his breathing and was preparing to launch another attack when Xia Shen called a halt to the battle.

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## Chapter 54 Captain, I Want to Play! (Please Read On)

Seeing Garchomp barely manage to stand up, Xia Shen called a halt to the battle.

The double damage is a fixed amount, but the double damage from that dragon claw attack...

Xia Shen knew that Garchomp was definitely not feeling well at that moment.

It was just team training; there was no need to fight until the team was incapacitated.

So he decided to pause and treat the two elves' injuries.

Xia Shen took out medicine, energy cubes, and sweet treats from her bag and sat down outside the battlefield to rest with them.

Just as I was spraying medicine on the bear cub's wounds, a figure appeared beside me, blocking the light.

"You're quite something, young man, bullying our second sister as soon as you arrive." The newcomer's voice was lazy, and Xia Shen felt that it sounded exactly like he hadn't woken up yet and had just listened to two more lectures on Pokémon breeding theory.

"As you can see, I'm healing the elf. Could you please move aside and not block my light?" Xia Shen said calmly.

Although he didn't know whether the person's intentions were good or bad, he wasn't afraid of anything. He figured he could just have a fight, and it wouldn't be shameful for him to lose anyway.

Surprisingly, the person actually moved to a different spot at a leisurely pace and apologized, saying, "Sorry, I didn't notice."

Xia Shen looked up in surprise at this strange senior.

Logically speaking, at this age, the most important thing for a teenager is to save face.

Although China is not like Japan, where younger generations are expected to show full respect to their elders.

However, many people have a natural psychological advantage when facing juniors of a lower level, especially in this world where elves exist.

Unexpectedly, this seemingly ordinary-looking boy had no airs of a senior student at all.

"What advice do you have for me, senior?" As the saying goes, one cannot hit a smiling face. Since the visitor was so polite, Xia Shen naturally treated him with the same courtesy.

The boy seemed tired of standing, so he sat down next to Xia Shen. "It's nothing. I was sent by the boss to greet the newcomer and get to know him. I'm Xu Chong."

Xia Shen nodded and replied, "My name is Xia Shen."

After saying that, he lowered his head and continued to treat Garchomp's injuries.

Seeing that Xia Shen had no intention of continuing the conversation, Xu Chong had no choice but to give up and said helplessly, "Alright, actually, the boss sent me to come and chat with you. Would you do me the honor?"

"Wait a moment, let me finish treating the elf's wounds." Xia Shen replied verbally, while wondering what he wanted by being called over.

Just getting to know each other? Or is this a way to intimidate the newcomer?

Is it to vent your anger for that senior named Chu Si? Or is it school bullying in the Pokémon world?

Xia Shen was confused, but since he was in someone else's territory, he had to pay his respects.

Garchomp's injuries weren't too serious to begin with. After a quick application of ointment, Xia Shen followed Xu Chong leisurely toward Team One.

Instead of recalling Garchomp and Teddiursa into their Poké Balls, Xia Shen had them follow behind him, one on each side, to bolster his presence.

Although the adorable appearance of a bear cub makes it hard to scare anyone.

…………

It took Xu Chong several minutes to walk across the two venues to bring Xia Shen there, after which he silently returned to his position.

Before Xia Shen's eyes was a scene that strongly resembled a classic shonen manga.

Right in the middle is a cool and aloof girl leaning against an Aggron.

To her left was the Swampert that Xia Shen had battled yesterday and its trainer, Chu Si.

And Xu Chong, that listless and lazy boy who exudes dejection, and his elf Hudi.

To the girl's right were a man and a woman who looked extremely close, along with their elves—a long-haired troll and a fiery red fox.

Xia Shen remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was somewhat shocked.

These are all fully evolved Pokémon... Is this the terrifying strength of the school team?

If all of these people had the strength of that Swampert from yesterday, they could easily choose any prestigious university even if they took the college entrance exam now.

However, even with this lineup, there's no guarantee they'll make it to the finals of the Pokémon Battle Tournament. Is this tournament really that unpredictable?

Xia Shen's curiosity about that renowned competition grew stronger.

Xia Shen silently observed the members of the school team, who in turn looked at Xia Shen and the two elves behind him with great interest.

In the silence, the aloof girl in the middle finally spoke.

"Welcome to the school team. I am the team captain, Wang Yiyi."

Her voice and temperament are a perfect match; to put it bluntly, she is the epitome of a high-class beauty.

Xia Shen nodded in greeting, "I am Xia Shen from Class 1, Grade 11. I am very happy to join the school team."

"I saw your match with Sisi yesterday, you were really good." Her words were devoid of any discernible emotion.

So it really is because of this matter?

Xia Shen had a general idea of ​​what was going on, and simply replied, "Thank you for the compliment." Then he waited for her to reveal her true intention in inviting him to chat.

"Do you want to participate in the Jiangnan Regional Qualifiers next January?"

She said something that surprised everyone present, without any expression on her face.

Even Chu Si, who had been in an emo state, widened her eyes and looked at her captain with disbelief.

Xia Shen was also full of doubts. Besides, who gets to play should be determined by the coach's arrangements, right?

How can a school team captain have such a lot of influence that he can get a newcomer who isn’t even an amateur trainer to participate in such an important competition?

Wang Yiyi seemed to see through his thoughts, "If you're willing, I'll talk to the coach."