Mind Master of the Elf World

Chapter 744 Protection! The Best Miss Mary in the World!

Chapter 744 Protection! The Best Miss Mary in the World! (Two chapters combined, please vote!)
The sky was a clear, deep blue, and a gentle breeze carried the unique scent of Spiketown, accompanied by a touch of hustle and bustle.

Daye and Yasha have started playing ranked matches, and the commotion they've caused has attracted a lot of hooligans from Spiketown.

Jinghe suddenly realized.

its not right.

I'm already a "Master" level player, why would I need to play ranked matches?
But then I thought about it.

Rather than coming in last place in the "Master Challenge" and potentially facing challenges from even more powerful trainers, it's better to...
I need to improve my score a little, at least not be at the bottom of the "Master" level, that would look terrible.

Jing He doesn't believe that with his current fame and strength, no one would dare to challenge him in the "Master Swap Battle".

The "Master Ball" level players at that time will almost certainly all be champions, and those who challenge the "Master Switching Battle" will be at least close to the champion level, even if they are not champions.

What is there that I wouldn't dare to challenge?
Moreover, there are quite a few people like Adu, Daye, and Dandi who like to challenge strong opponents. They enjoy the thrill and excitement, and only in this way can they unleash their full potential.

To avoid more "big trouble" later, dealing with some "small troubles" now is not unacceptable.

Before Pioneer arrives
That’s okay.

After a moment's thought, Jing He said to Rotom, "Accept it. At worst, we'll just run into Nie Zi."

Since returning from the Alola region, to the start of the academy, and now, it's been a while since my Pokémon have battled.

"Alright, Loto, accept the challenge!"

The league's matchmaking system is actually quite user-friendly.

It does not preclude "cross-class" challenges.

Like Big Leaf, who just accepted a challenge from a "Poké Ball level" opponent, highlighting that even a mosquito bite is still a bite.

However, the challenge across class might seem like bullying a "little kid" to outsiders, but it doesn't bother Da Ye or Jing He.

In addition, the "cross-class" matchmaking requires a challenge and the agreement of both parties, which is also to prevent some people from deliberately seeking out those with lower rankings to boost their scores.

and.

"Cross-class" challenges refer to challenges where someone ranked higher challenges someone ranked lower, or vice versa.

Ultimately, if the person with the higher ranking wins, their points will be halved, and the same applies to the person with the lower ranking who loses points.

But if the opposite is true, and the person with the lower ranking wins, then the points they receive will be doubled, or even more!

Judging from these rules and systems, the alliance is actually encouraging lower-ranked players to challenge higher-ranked players.

This also allows those with strong skills but low initial rankings to climb the ranks faster.

It has a strong sense of déjà vu regarding compensation points.

Of course, if people of the same "class" initiate matching within a certain range, then mutual consent is not required.

"I've received several more challenges from 'Poké Ball level' and 'Great Ball level' opponents, Loto!"

Just as Jing He had instructed, Rotom's Pokédex accepted a "Great Ball" level challenge, and now so many "Poké Ball" and "Mega Ball" level challenges have arrived?

"No wonder it's called Spike Town," Jing He remarked.

It highlights the fact that it doesn't follow the usual rules.

My "master-level" skills feel completely meaningless in Spiketown.

"Rotom, set it up to block all challenges below 'Advanced Ball Level'," Jing He said.

Although I don't mind bullying the "kids", I still have some shame. It's definitely not because I won't get any points even if I win against someone below the "advanced ball level".

"understand!"

the other side.

In a factory in SharpNail Town that had been converted into a "cheering party venue," a black-haired girl was sitting casually on a sofa, legs crossed, fiddling with her phone.

She wore a black studded jacket over a pink dress and black studded boots, giving off a dark and troubled girl vibe.

With her short black hair featuring seven bangs on one side and a headband on the other, coupled with her cute appearance and fair skin, she exudes the vibe of a rock singer and an energetic young girl.

This girl is none other than Marie, the biggest idol in Spiketown, the younger sister of Spiketown Gym Leader Nie Zi, and also the object of admiration for the Galar troublemaker "Team Shout".

Mary stared at her phone screen with her light blue eyes, and paused briefly when she saw the words "Accept the challenge".

How could a "master-level" guy accept her challenge?

Marie actually just wanted to give it a try, after all, it was quite surprising that a "Master Ball level" trainer suddenly appeared in Spiketown.

In today's Pokémon world, there are only a handful of people with "Master Ball level" Pokémon. Who would suddenly come to Spiketown?

Moreover, a "Master Ball" level trainer actually disregarded his status and accepted the challenge from someone who was almost at the bottom of the "Advanced Ball" level?
Who's so shameless?

Could it be the Pill Emperor?
Has he already reached the "Master" rank?

It was originally just something I tried out for fun, but since the other party accepted...
Mary's eyes narrowed, she put away her phone, stood up, and straightened her clothes and skirt slightly.

In any case, since the "Master Ball" level has accepted my challenge, it is an opportunity for me. Even if I lose, I won't lose by many points. I can also test how big the gap is between myself, who has finally reached the "Advanced Ball" level, and the "Master Ball" level.

Inside the same factory, several members of the shouting team, holding posters and megaphones, were also fiddling with their mobile phones.

"Huh? A 'Master Ball'? He's come all the way to Spike Town?"

"He definitely wants to fight Mr. Nie Zi or Miss Mary. No way, let's challenge him right away!"

"Yes, yes, everyone should apply for the challenge! Protect the world's best Miss Mary!"

"Miss Mary has stood up!"

“So cute.”

"Where is Miss Mary going?"

"Quick! Keep up! Shout, shout it out!"

Mary strode out of the factory and headed toward the venue arranged by the matching mechanism.

Shouts came from behind.

"Go, Miss Mary!"

"We will always support you and cheer for you!"

The cheering team members, holding up support posters and carrying megaphones and loudspeakers, chased after them.

The Shout Team, as the name suggests, is an organization born for shouting.

Or to be more precise, it's an organization that cheers and encourages Miss Marie. It's not exactly an evil organization, and it's even less impressive than Team Skull in the Alola region.

For the Shout Team, as long as we support Miss Mary, we are friends; but if we fight against Miss Mary, we are enemies!

Protect, the best Miss Mary in the world!

Hearing the fans shouting wildly behind her, Mary's fair face flushed slightly.

Although she had long since gotten used to the presence of the cheering squad, she still felt troubled and somewhat ashamed every time she heard their shouts of encouragement.
But the existence of the shouting team also made Mary feel that at least Spiketown had its own strength, which made her feel at ease.

This is a rather contradictory feeling.

But who can blame them when Spiketown is a forgotten, or even abandoned, place?
As Nie Zi's younger sister, Mary shoulders the great mission of bringing glory back to Spike Town.

I must make a name for myself in this Pokémon World Masters Championship and become a famous trainer like Teacher Jinghe, someone who can bring fame to an academy, a city, or even a region.

That way, no one will be unaware of Spiketown's existence!

Mary silently encouraged herself.

Spiketown has little status in the Galar region.

Because the Galar League is currently promoting Dynamax and specialized battle arenas.

As we all know, the conditions for Dynamaxing are very demanding. Not only do you need a Dynamax Band, but you also need to be in a specific location to Dynamax.

In the Galar region, apart from some wild environments, most cities where Dynamaxing is possible have specific arenas.

For example, the boxing arena, the fighting arena, and so on.

The arena allows trainers and Pokémon to safely Dynamax without worrying about causing damage, and also provides a great viewing platform for spectators.

Therefore, apart from the more established alliances and regions like Kanto and Johto, the Galar region has the most intense competitive atmosphere.

The Galar League's chairman, Rose, also used this method to increase the Galar region's visibility, attracting more trainers to battle and thus promoting the region's economic development.

But the situation in Spike Town is quite awkward.

Because there are no Power Points in Spiketown, Dynamaxing is not possible, which makes it somewhat out of step with the rest of the Galar region.

Over time, Spiketown and its residents became somewhat self-destructive or xenophobic, believing that outsiders were hostile and contemptuous of Spiketown.

That's why Spiketown looks like it does now, with the whole town surrounded by barbed metal fences.

It is also an important "cradle" for the birth of troublesome organizations like the "Shouting Team".

Nie Zi, the Gym Leader of Spiketown, also believes that one can become a top Trainer even without using Dynamax.

It was in this environment and atmosphere that Miss Mary, whose exceptional talent was discovered, unknowingly shouldered the heavy responsibility of Spiketown's future.

Mary quickly arrived at the matchmaking battlefield.

One location. It's situated within Spiketown, covered in graffiti, and features some dilapidated battlegrounds.

"Excuse me, you're the challenger?"

The sudden sound made Mary pause instinctively, and she turned her head warily to look towards the wall.

Then I saw a young man with black hair and black clothes. He was dressed very well and wore a monocle. He looked quite refined and polite.

this person.
When Mary saw the person who spoke, her heart skipped a beat, and a look of astonishment crossed her eyes.

Teacher Jinghe?!
Mary was slightly lost in thought.

She had previously dreamed of becoming someone like Teacher Jinghe, using her own abilities and strength to make Spiketown a well-known place throughout the Pokémon world, just like the Razor Pokémon Academy.

did not expect.
The "Master Ball" trainer who came to Spike Town was actually Teacher Jing He?!
Actually, Jinghe was also a little surprised.

It's Mary!

Nie Zi's younger sister is also a very popular character in the Pokémon Sword and Shield games, and she has many fans even in the real world.

Talk about it.

This is Spiketown, so it's not surprising that we'd run into Mary.

But Mary actually reached the "advanced ball level", which still surprised him quite a bit.

It's worth noting that even as the Gym Leader, Aysa only started at the "Mega Ball" level, and reaching the "High Ball" level is quite difficult.

After all, if you were to rank all the top trainers in the entire Pokémon world, it would be perfectly normal for Gym Leaders to be outside the top two hundred.
I was initially guessing it might be Nie Zi.

However, given Nie Zi's strength, making it into the top 100 should still be achievable.

But Jinghe changed her mind.

This year's "Pokémon World Masters Championship" is being held in the Galar and Padilla regions, where trainers have a natural advantage in ranking and climbing the ranks.

In addition, Mary is a hard-working person, and even if the cheering team interferes, it's not impossible for her to reach the "advanced ball level".

However, with more and more people climbing the ranks, maintaining your current rank will likely be quite difficult.

The members of the shouting team who came with Mary were originally thinking about seeing who dared to fight Miss Mary and whether they should take care of the other party first. But when they saw Jing He, they were surprised.

"Oh no! It's Ms. Mary's idol, Teacher Jing He!"

"Holy crap! This is dangerous! Teacher Jinghe is a notorious 'baby trainer killer'!"

"So, it makes sense that a 'Master Ball Level' player would accept a 'Advanced Ball Level' challenge, and it turns out to be Teacher Jinghe!"

"Oh no! Miss Mary, our Miss Mary, waaaaah—"

idol?

Jinghe, who comes from a humble background, is actually an idol for many trainers from ordinary backgrounds.

Although Marnie is the Gym Leader's sister, she actually faces much more pressure than the average Trainer due to the situation in Spike Town.

Hearing the "wailing" of the cheering team behind her, Mary felt her cheeks burning, but her face remained expressionless.

"Ahem." Jing He coughed lightly. "Well... how about we call it quits? Your brother and I are good friends."

If I "bullied" Mary, will Nie Zi and the others come after me and fight me to the death?

But if I give up, will I become the first "Master Ball" trainer with a negative score?

Upon hearing this, Mary immediately put aside her various thoughts and said seriously:
"No, Teacher Jinghe, this is a learning opportunity for me. Please continue to spar with me!"

Looking at Mary's earnest eyes, and then glancing at the cheering squad members behind them who were shouting, yelling, and wailing, Jing He nodded slightly and said:

"I understand."

"Please don't hold back!" Mary added, as if afraid Jinghe would go easy on her.

Upon hearing this, Jing He smiled.

"Don't worry, I, Jing, never go easy on you, but you should also be prepared."

Mary nodded, already holding a Poké Ball in her hand. "The moment I became a trainer, I was prepared for all kinds of failures! But no matter how many times I fail, I will never give up!"

"Miss Mary."

"This is our light, our Miss Mary!"

"Go for it, Miss Mary! If we beat Teacher Jinghe, we'll be famous forever!"

Although Mary usually forbids them from interfering with battles and opponents, the members of the Shout Team do secretly do some things.

But this time, facing Teacher Jinghe, they really didn't have the guts to do anything underhanded.

Mary ignored the cheering squad behind her, looked at Jing He, and said with a straight face:
"This is Spiketown, where Dynamaxing is not possible, and neither my brother nor I like Dynamaxing. So, if possible, we'd like to see your training methods, Jinghe-sensei!"

Dynamax. I've never used that before.

Actually, Jinghe was a little curious about how her Pokémon could Dynamax.

Gigantamax Gengar, Gigantamax Urshifu, and Gigantamax Tyranitar... they all have a Godzilla vibe.

However, as Marnie said, Dynamax is not possible in Spike Town.

As for other enhancement methods
"If I have the chance, I will." Jing He couldn't guarantee it either, provided that Mary could demonstrate sufficient strength.

Mary took a deep breath and understood what Jinghe meant.

"Let's do it!" She pressed the button on her phone to call the referee.

A Rotom flying nearby received the message and immediately flew towards the location.

The existence of these Rotom drones is one of the reasons why the Galar and Padiya regions were selected as the venues for this competition.

Referees can be provided at any time, and the broadcast can be live.

To ensure fairness and impartiality, all qualifying matches in this tournament will be broadcast live, and the recordings will be stored in the alliance's database, which can be searched and watched by everyone on the alliance's official website.

But this kind of refereeing and filming activity
"Let me do it, Loto!"

The Rotom Dexterity immediately flew out of Jing He's pocket, and then, with a flying kick, sent the Rotom drone that had just landed flying away.

The Rotom drone circled and twisted in the sky, silently raising a question mark above its head.

"Ben Lotom will be the referee, and we're connecting to the league's live stream. Ready. 3, 2, 1, go!"

The match between the two players was broadcast on many channels of the league's live stream.

"Huh? I'm not seeing things, am I? Teacher Jinghe?"

"Master-level vs. Advanced-level? This is the first time this tournament has done this!"

"Oh no! Teacher Jinghe has come to the Galar region to beat up 'Baby'!"

"The opponent is Miss Mary?! Teacher Jinghe actually dared to bully our Miss Mary?"

"Protect! The best Miss Mary in the world!"

In an instant, a large number of viewers flooded into the live broadcast channel.

After all, the title alone, "Master Level" vs. "Advanced Level," is the most captivating among the many matches taking place simultaneously. Such high-level competitions aren't something you can watch all the time.

When viewers entered the live stream and discovered that the two opponents were Teacher Jing He and Miss Mary, word spread like wildfire, and the number of viewers skyrocketed.

Meanwhile, Jinghe and Mary had each prepared their own Pokémon.

"Go, Morupek!"

Mary casually stretched out her hand, and a small, agile spotted electric mouse leaped onto the field along Mary's arm.

She stood with her feet on the ground, hands in her pockets, revealing a cute smile and two round little front teeth, looking completely harmless.

Morpeta is an electric mouse from Generation VIII, a dual-type Pokémon that can be either Electric or Dark.

Don't be fooled by its cute appearance now; this is the shape of its "full belly pattern," which is what makes it look adorable.

When it transforms into the "hollow pattern" form, it turns black and becomes extremely aggressive and ferocious.

As Marie's Morpeko appeared, Jinghe's Poké Ball also came out, and in the red light, Snivy appeared on the field.

"Green Vine Serpent? It hasn't evolved into a Serpent Lord yet?"

"Don't underestimate Teacher Jinghe's Green Vine Snake!"

"This is something Teacher Jinghe specifically used to bully 'Baby'!"

"What a scheming person! People who study psychology really are all 'dirty-hearted'!"

The Green Vine Snake is just an intermediate form, so it's reasonable to call it a "baby," right?
"Beco?" Morbeco blinked her adorable eyes, looking at the Green Vine Snake with sparkling eyes.

It wasn't some ferocious Pokémon, which made Morpeko feel exceptionally at ease.

It even greeted the green vine snake in a very friendly manner.

“Beco~(。o)”

At Jinghe's signal, Mary gained the initiative and launched an attack.

"Morubek, Aura Wheel!" Mary immediately commanded.

"Beco!"

Morbeco let out a soft groan, and a large amount of wispy electric current burst forth from its body. Immediately, a golden halo resembling a running wheel appeared in front of it. Morbeco ran inside the energy "running wheel," and its speed instantly soared. It charged towards the Green Vine Serpent with considerable power.

"Green Vine Snake".

Jinghe gently adjusted her glasses, internally struggling with her thoughts.

After much deliberation, I've decided that since I promised not to release water, I shouldn't release water.
"Flying Leaf Storm."

"Shinni!"

The Green Vine Serpent's expression immediately turned serious, and a surge of green grass-type energy erupted from its body. Countless leaves materialized out of thin air, swirling into a terrifying leaf tornado that swept towards Morpeko.

The terrifying air currents and the surging blade tornadoes
Morubec, who was working hard on the "running wheel," saw this scene.
─=≡Σ(((つ＞＜)つ

They turned and ran on their "running wheels".

Save the rats!

The sheer volume of the flying leaves storm caused viewers in the live stream to gasp.

"This is... this is eight years old?"

"Got it? This is basically a Champion Pokémon disguised as a snake."

"Damn it, can't Teacher Jinghe go easy on such an adorable Miss Mary?"

Mary was also somewhat surprised by the power of Green Vine Snake's Leaf Storm move.

Is this really a move that a Green Vine Serpent should be able to use, and what power it should possess?
After evolving into Blue Snivy, Snivy's strength reached the level of the Elite Four.

After a period of training and growth, especially after being "guided" by Mew, its strength improved rapidly, and it has reached the level of an ordinary Elite Four ace Pokémon.

Such strength would be very troublesome even for Mary's brother, Nie Zilai, let alone Mary and her Morubek.

but
As Mary said, she knew she would fail, so she wouldn't give up.

"Morbeko, keep running, hold the protection!"

"Beco!"

─=≡Σ(Д`)

The emerald green protective barrier, combined with the protection of the aura wheel, barely allowed them to escape the storm of flying leaves.

Morpeko finally stopped, supporting himself on his knees with both hands, panting heavily. At the same time, the fur on his body turned black and red at a visible speed, his eyes became ferocious and bloodshot, and his aura changed from cute to vicious.

"Empty-bellied pattern" shape!
Ok?
Mary was taken aback.

Although she and Morbeco had known each other since they were five years old, she had never really been able to figure out Morbeco's physical transformations.

However, they have more or less grasped the characteristics of the "empty-belly pattern" Morubek.

"Morpeco, one more time, Aura Wheel!"

"Moru!!(▼Van▼)"

Black lightning erupted from Morpeko's body, reconstructing the previous "running wheel," only this time it was black instead of gold.

"Sini?"

The Green Vine Snake was also somewhat surprised by Morbeco's change in form.

but.

When he saw Morbeco berate him, the Green Vine Snake's eyes widened.

Are you being mean to me?

How dare you yell at me?

“Hisni!!(#｀Van)”

The Green Vine Snake also revealed a fierce expression.

Seeing the expression on Qing Teng She's face, Jing He gently touched her forehead.

Forget it
"Let's have a leaf storm."

"Shhh!! (▼-▼*)"

Countless leaves flew up and swept across the entire arena in an instant, leaving Morubé with no chance to escape, no matter where he was.

"This this"

The cheering squad members on the sidelines watched this scene with tension and fear.

No, does saying we won't add water really mean we won't add any water at all?

How could you be so heartless?

boom--

Morubek flew backward and crashed into the wall beside him, creating a dent, his eyes spinning.

Lost the ability to fight!

Regardless of whether the "Aura Wheel" move changes its attributes depending on Morpeko's state, technique is of little use in the face of absolute power.

"The momentum is quite good." Jing He said solemnly after thinking for three seconds.

Upon hearing this, Mari, who was just about to put away Morbeco, paused for a moment, then nodded seriously.

"Ok!"

Could it be that Teacher Jinghe has given her some recognition?
The next one
After recalling Morpeko, Marnie threw out the Poké Ball even more solemnly, "Please, Houndoom!"

"Ow—"

A vicious black dog, covered in white bones and exuding a ferocious aura, appeared in the arena.

"It's a Fire-type Houndoom!"

"A Fire-type Pokémon! Miss Marie is amazing!"

Go, Miss Mary!

Upon seeing Houndoom, the shouting team regained their spirits.

After Houndoom appeared, Marie suddenly placed her hands on either side of her mouth, exerted a little force, and lifted the corners of her mouth, revealing a smile.

The cheering team became excited again.

"Aaaaaah!! This is the smile Miss Mary has been practicing so hard so as not to make us sad!"

"Waaah, Mary, my Miss Mary!"

As Mary made this gesture, a burst of colorful light suddenly emanated from the center of the pendant hanging around her neck.

"Houndoom—"

"Mega evolution!"

hum-

A beam of light shot out from the keystone, and the Houndoom summoned by Marie was instantly enveloped in this red light.

Mega evolution?

Jing He raised an eyebrow.

Even without using Dynamax, Mega Evolution is indeed a very good option.

Jinghe somewhat understood why the shouting team said that Mary was their fan.

In terms of Mega Evolution, Jing He has made considerable contributions and has some influence.

"Roar--!!!"

The light of Mega Evolution suddenly dissipated, the mark of Mega Evolution flashed by, and Houndoom had evolved into Mega Houndoom!
"Hellhound" Mega Houndoom!
The bright sunlight streamed down from the sky, and a surging wave of flames suddenly erupted from Mega Houndoom's body.

"Hello Kitty, Flamethrower!" Marie waved her hand.

"Ow-!!"

A roar, accompanied by terrifying flames, surged toward the Green Vine Serpent.

Fire element!

Mega Evolution!

This instantly ignited the audience's excitement.

OK!

Miss Mary is quite capable.

No wonder he can reach the "advanced ball level".

Teacher Na Jinghe
Everyone looked at Jing He.

He smiled and nodded slightly in approval.

Not bad.

Mega Houndoom and Marie, in terms of appearance alone, are actually quite a good match.
Oh no! Teacher Jinghe is actually laughing?

Everyone felt a sudden jolt in their hearts.

See you soon.

In Teacher Jinghe's hand, a bright green crystal appeared out of nowhere, emitting a soft green light.

Grass Z?

Z-Move?!
Since Marie asked him to use some enhancement methods, and now that Mega Houndoom has appeared, Jinghe sees it as an opportunity, at least it won't seem too bullying.

and so.

“Green Vine Snake!” Jing He’s voice turned serious.

Waveguide injection into Z-pure crystal triggers the power within it.

Instantly, a pure grass-type aura converged towards the Green Vine Serpent.

"Shinni!"

The Green Vine Serpent let out a long roar, its body seemingly immersed in a forest world, its internal power fully activated.

Blessings of the forest!
Having already used Leaf Storm twice, Snivy's Special Attack has reached an incredibly high level thanks to the "Contrarian" effect. Now, adding a Z-Move...
"Shinni!"

Boom! ! !
Terrifying leaves swirled in, gathering together to blot out the sky.

Centered on the location of the Green Vine Snake, grass began to grow and spread rapidly, and a large number of flowers bloomed, with petals fluttering in the air.

All the leaves, blades of grass, and petals came together.

To Mega Houndoom's utter astonishment, it extinguished the flamethrower and then enveloped it in flames.

"Is this Teacher Jinghe's skill?" Mary looked at the fluttering petals and leaves in disbelief, took a half step back, and murmured softly.

Rumbling--

Where the leaves passed, hundreds of flowers bloomed.

The ground around this dilapidated battlefield is covered with grass, and vines climb the walls and fences, covering various graffiti. The once lifeless place has suddenly become full of life.

The viewers in the live stream and the members of the cheering squad swallowed hard once again.

The visual impact of this Z-Move is in no way inferior to Dynamax!
It can even change the surrounding environment.
boom--

Leaves and petals disappeared.

Amidst the beautiful, vibrant colors, Houndoom's Mega Evolution energy had faded, and it lay among the grass and flower petals, unable to fight.

Mary stared blankly at this beautiful yet failed scene, somewhat lost in thought.

“You’ve done very well.” Jinghe’s voice suddenly came. “If you could get even closer to the Pokémon’s feelings during Mega Evolution, Flamethrower would be even more powerful.”

"Ok?"

Mary looked at Jinghe, who had a big smile on her face.

Is he giving himself pointers?
Can we get a little closer to our feelings for Pokémon?
"I see."

“Think about what the Pokémon want, and you’ll understand,” Jinghe said again.

What do the Pokémon want?

“Hmm,” Mary fell into thought.

She felt that this seemed to have entered a blind spot in her knowledge.

"Battle over! The winner is 'Master Ball Level' Jing He!" Rotom Dex announced the result.

Both players' scores have changed.

At this time.

Suddenly, a hoarse, deep, and somewhat serious voice came from behind.

"Teacher Jinghe, why did you come all the way to 'bully' my sister in Sharp Nail Town?"