Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 254 In Deer Town, the Hero's Challenge
What appears before Guangtai now is... Douzi?!
As the protagonist, theoretically, he shouldn't be receiving Pokémon at this time. And what about Hakuren and Hakuren?

Shouldn't you pick up the Pokémon at the protagonist's house?

Or.
"Hello! My name is Touko, and I'm about to get my starter Pokémon and embark on a journey!"

"Ah! But even though it's a starter Pokémon, I already have some companions with me."

The spirited girl with a single ponytail was quite polite, but when she saw the Aegislash and Riolu next to Lightmoy, she couldn't help but be drawn to them.

She had seen the Lightmoys event on the news before, and unlike others who were focused on Team Plasma, Douzi was most interested in the Lightmoys Pokémon!
At that time, her impression of those Pokémon could be summed up in one word: "powerful"!
"Wow! He really looks amazing! Seeing him in person is a completely different experience from seeing him on TV!"

"This Riolu too! Is this a new Pokémon you caught?!"

The Aegislash immediately developed a very good impression of the little girl!

Riolu, on the other hand, was observing the fighting machine.

The feeling that Fighting gave it was very similar to its previous trainers. They were all people who were full of hope and passionate about battling at the beginning, and they would radiate this kind of energy at all times.

Dr. Yew chuckled: "Oh dear, Douzi, you've come at just the right time. I've only been back at the research institute for a short while."

Douzi clenched his fist: "Of course! I've been looking forward to this day for a long time, and I've accumulated plenty of 'battle experience'! My ranking on the virtual battle software developed by the battle company is quite high, all thanks to a certain unknown trainer."

"He made me realize that Pokémon moves can be combined in such a way that it's practically a high-quality team."

"The naive me of the past is dead. I have come to deeply understand that there are all kinds of people in the world, so I made thorough preparations before setting off on my journey. Now I have a considerable understanding of combat."

"And I also have my own goals."

Seeing Douzi's inexplicable surge of fighting spirit, Dr. Yew could only offer an awkward yet polite smile.

The little girl turned evil as soon as she went on her trip, right?

Dr. Yew: "However, the software battles from the battle companies are ultimately just simulations, and there are quite a few differences between them and real battles."

"Of course I know! That's why I'll challenge the Battle Metro. I want to gain combat experience in the Battle Metro. To be honest, I've wanted to try it for a long time."

Challenge the subway?

The moss understood now.

Although they both live in Kagoshi Town, it seems that Touko's setting in this world is "Subway Girl".

In other words, she will set off ahead of the battles to train her Pokémon in the Battle Subway!
That's why Kuroren and Shiro are not by her side. And judging from the current situation, Douzi, Kuroren, Shiro, and Douya are all childhood playmates, so they won't become "strangers" in the battle subway.

Hmm, childhood sweethearts.
Furthermore, having a partner before receiving your starter Pokémon does not conflict with the concept of a "starter partner." Black in the special episode did just that, having a level 50+ Braviary when he left the game, which normally would be enough to easily defeat any Gym Leader in the game.

However, if that's the case, then Douzi wouldn't be the "chosen hero".

A hero should be one who fights.

"Um, although I'm in the middle of research, sorry, could you wait a moment, Lightmoss?"

Professor Yew quickly retrieved three Poké Balls, five empty Poké Balls, and a Pokédex.

"Hey? News celebrity, you have a Pokédex too!"

At this moment, Douzi noticed the Pokédex in Guangtai's hand. Her eyes lit up, while Guangtai explained helplessly:
"Don't call me a celebrity. I'm Lightmoy, a prop craftsman."

"Toolsmith?" Douzi pondered the word, then suddenly realized something. She quickly activated her PokéDevice and asked Guangtai:

"Do you know this account?"

Guangmo: "."

Without a doubt, the account page that Douzi opened at this moment was Guangtai's account at the gaming company.

Furthermore, due to my peculiar mindset, I used virtual battle software after registering an account, and as a result, I used unethical tactics to harm many trainers, causing them to be furious and even want to add me as a friend to battle.

"Excuse me. This is my account."

Guangtai speaks the truth.

"what?"

Douzi clearly hadn't expected the owner of the account that had previously wronged her to be right in front of her. After a rapid change in expression, Douzi suddenly revealed a wicked grin:
"Oh, it's you! I'm so grateful for your help during our online battles!"

Although she said it with a smile, the smile was so fake that it even seemed like she was gritting her teeth.

However, Guangtai coughed twice with a serious expression and gave a righteous explanation:

"When Pokémon battles, you combine different moves and develop amazing battle strategies. Isn't that the true meaning of Pokémon battles? Everyone has different tactics, and if you want to become a true battle master, you must master all kinds of moves!"

"Ah, what you say makes sense."

Douzi blinked, and the annoyance in his heart gradually subsided.

Hmm, that's definitely right!
I was too naive. Oh, I see. When catching Pokémon, we also need to pay attention to move combinations and pairings to achieve unexpected results.

Lightmoss: "That's right. And it also needs to be used in conjunction with items. Different items have different powers, and the same goes for using them in different situations. Therefore, Pokémon battles contain endless possibilities!"

"I have a lot of useful tools on hand right now. If you want to buy them, I can give you a discount! These are things that are not available on the market."

"And soon these items will be updated on the game company's virtual software, at which point you can try out more items in the virtual network to make different combinations and choices."

"Don't think that you can win just by strength. In a battle, strength is just a bonus. Sometimes, if you have great strength but can't hit your opponent, then strength is meaningless."

"Oh! That sounds amazing! I'm so interested!" Touko completely forgot her previous annoyance and her eyes lit up at Guangtai's words. Dr. Yew, who was next to her, called out to her, signaling her not to get lost in her fantasies.

"Alright, now choose your partner. Pick one of these three, first one..."

"I want the Tepig!" Douzi didn't hesitate and immediately chose the fire-attribute Tepig.

"I made my choice before setting off on my journey. Tepig is a Fire-type Pokémon, and flames are always rising and burning, which is very similar to my battle spirit! I just feel a strong connection with the Fire type!"

“Then,” Douzi looked at Guangtai:

"Lord Guangtai, let's have a battle! This time it's not a virtual battle, but a real challenge."

This is my revenge!

[Celebration Mission: A Challenge from Another Hero.]

[Rewards: Released Jade x2, Overwhelming Momentum x1, Fighting Spirit x1, Victory Fragment x1, Freedom Ticket x1.]

[Description: Perhaps in the future, this battle will determine the direction the heroes take. They may not be heroes in their own world, but they might become heroes by venturing into the worlds of others. Who are the true twin heroes?]

Another hero?!

Good heavens! Guangtai muttered to himself.

Teacher N hasn't even gotten the Black and White Dragon stones yet, and you, the Tree of Connection, have already designated him as the hero?

If Touko is also a hero, then what about Touya, who follows the orthodox storyline?

You two childhood sweethearts have taken all the heroes, what about Teacher N?
"Hmm, but my Pokémon are strong." Guangtai's own Pokémon are very strong, so it would be a bit unfair to fight against a beginner's Pokémon. However, Douzi waved his hand without caring, and even his fighting spirit was ignited by this!

"You have to give it your all at all times, that's what a trainer is all about! No matter what you encounter, you have to be brave enough to take on challenges. Whether you win or lose a battle, the experience you accumulate will never change. Victory or defeat is just a result."

"In short, just fight by instinct!"

That’s right!

Guangtai understood Douzi's thoughts.

It seems that others have indeed said the same thing: in short, no matter who you are facing, you must go all out and not refuse the challenge of weaker opponents just because your Pokémon is too strong. Before the strong rise to power, they were all weak.
However, by doing this, I feel like I'm the protagonist's formidable rival.

"I understand. Then, let the Aegislash fight you."

Lightmoss looked at the Shielded Sword Monster, but the latter's eyes were fixed on Lightmoss, and the two stared at each other for a long time.

"Here you go (Could you use that skin-changing item one more time?)!"

"Ugh, I just can't do anything with you!"

As Lightmoss said this, she used the Shining Charm again, and to Touko's astonishment, the Aegislash transformed into a black giant sword!
"Ah! What's going on? But it seems to have gotten even stronger!"

Douzi's shocked expression made Dr. Yew nod silently beside him.

This doesn't seem like a situation that could be concealed by superpowers!

Sure enough, no matter who came, they would find it unbelievable.

Meanwhile, the Woofy Pig next to Douzi looked at the discolored Shield Sword Monster with longing, and then the pig's gaze moved to the Lightmoss's hand.

Ah, a charm that can make people more beautiful?!
If it were me, what color would I become? Would it also be a mix of black and gold?
Warm Pig started daydreaming, but was interrupted before she could finish.

Douzi selected some props, and Guangtai generously allowed her to try them out. The battle took place outside the research institute, where the black Shield Sword Monster faced off against one of the initial companions, the Radiant Pig.

The giant sword and the tiny pig create a strange sense of absurdity and contrast.

Before the battle even began, it seemed that someone from the town had arrived in the vicinity. Guangtai's gaze moved over and finally spotted the familiar trio.

Fighting, black lotus, and white dew.

"Is that Douzi? Who is she fighting?"

"She still loves fighting so much."

"That Pokémon looks really cool?!"

One of human nature's traits is the love of joining in the fun, and the trio is no exception. In the special episode, they borrowed adults' Pokémon to battle even at a very young age. In the games, although their travels started later than most of the main characters, this gave them ample time for theoretical research. This is why, two years after the Black and White storyline, especially for Black and White, they became teachers and the professor's assistants. Both of these positions require a deep understanding of Pokémon.

"Hello, Dr. Yew!"

Dou also greeted Dr. Yew, and they came to the doctor's side, watching the battle that was about to begin with great interest.

"From a theoretical point of view... no, there's no need for theory at all. The difference in strength between the two sides is obvious at a glance, isn't it?"

Kuroren offered his commentary. Although Touko enjoyed battling all sorts of people, and had even acquired Pokémon much earlier than most, challenging such a seemingly powerful Pokémon was quite a challenge.
"Excuse my bluntness, but Pokémon are still very weak right now."

Dou chuckled softly, "Isn't it because we're weak that we have to challenge strong enemies? Hey, Dou, do you need me to lend you the Warrior Eagle?"

"Ah! Touya? No need, you can just watch from the side!" Touya waved his hand, his spirits high, while Guangtai's expression became quite strange.

Not only did Touko have a Pokémon partner before getting his starter partner, but Touko also did?

Starting with Warriors and Hawks, isn't that Blake's storyline?
This world is indeed very well stitched together!
So if you already have a level 54 Warrior Eagle at the start, why would you want to claim an initial partner? Is it just for the encyclopedia and integration?

"Warm Pig, Spark!"

Dou Zi waved his hand, full of fighting spirit, and at this moment Guang Tai could feel, and even vaguely see, an extraordinary power surging from Dou Zi's body!

The power obtained from the superpowered Future - Perception +20%!

That's the spiritual energy that only emerges when a person's spirit is high!
"That's 'fighting spirit'?"

"Ah, it's on the Warm Pig too!"

Lightmoss witnessed something incredible, synchronized its fighting spirit with its Pokémon, and projected its spiritual power onto the Pokémon, causing the Pokémon's level and abilities to rise rapidly!
This setting seems to be...
Very similar to "Eternal Power"!
As expected, this battle was not a simple stomp. As a hero candidate, Douzi has her own unique power. I remember in the spin-off Pokémon Masters, Douzi and Victini were a pair!

Well, although it is a very mysterious energy, it is not impossible to "visualize". The Z-Moves in the Alola region are a typical example. The power of the mind in the Pokémon world is very strong.

The power of the Woof Woof increased dramatically, and the "sparks" it spewed out rapidly grew larger, blasting the area in front of it into flames!

Hey, that's not sparks anymore! It's practically a jet of flame!

The Aegislash was also surprised. The little pig in front of it didn't seem very strong, but now it seemed quite powerful!
then--

King's Shield!
The Shielded Sword Monster held its large shield in front of it, the dark golden shield keeping all the flames out!

"What immense power!" Bai Lu's eyes lit up. She also wanted to become a trainer and had been preparing for it for many years.

Blackie pushed up her reflective glasses, looking incredulously at the Tepig that was performing so exceptionally well: "Theoretically speaking, Tepig shouldn't have such power."

"Haha, it's Douzi's fighting spirit that infected Warm Pig, right?" Douye offered his answer, while looking at the jet-black greatsword, he spoke thoughtfully, as if asking Blackie, or perhaps talking to himself:

"Is this shield in a defensive stance?"

"And the trainer didn't give any orders? The Pokémon acted on its own?"

“The order must have been issued.” Blackie began to observe the moss: “That’s my feeling.”

"Of course, Lord Lightmoss is a psychic, so he must communicate with his Pokémon through telepathy. I've seen his Pokémon act on their own without him giving any commands."

Dr. Yew explained to the three of them, and when they heard that Lightmoss was a superhuman, their expressions changed in different ways.

Fighting was also exciting, as if he had encountered a formidable enemy.

Hei Lian was deep in thought, pondering how to defeat another superpowered individual.

Bai Lu yearns to become a powerful trainer.

"One year, no, nine months from now, that's when we'll embark on our journey," Hei Lian murmured to himself.

At this moment, Douzi opened the Pokédex and began to check which moves his Tepig could use:

"Warm Pig, use Charged Flame Strike! Run around the field!"

The little pig scurried about, its body enveloped in accelerating flames, while Guangtai couldn't help but complain inwardly, "This Energy-Charging Flame Strike, which can only be learned at level 15, can be used right from the start?"
Do you really not consider the insect-catching boy on the roadside to be human?! With his charged flames sweeping across the battlefield, who can stop this power?

Professor Yew's training of Pokémon is just too good!

The Aegislash watched the pig running in circles around the arena and knew it was trying to find an opening, as the dust on the arena was obstructing its view.

Having received the command from the Lightmoss, he immediately used "Air Blade"!
Countless blades of air tore through the smoke and dust, and then, the Aegislash immediately used:

Yan returns!

Use light (×) and heavy (√) movements to tease your opponent and then slash; the attack will surely hit!

With a sudden swing of the black sword, a whooshing sound that seemed to tear the sky apart was heard, and the little pig that was still running in circles was sent flying into the air with a single strike!

The pig fell from the sky to the ground, but the expected scene of losing its fighting ability did not occur. Instead, it used its charged flame attack again the moment it hit the ground!
"The item that Tepig is carrying is the 'Aura Belt'!"

To be honest, Guangtai didn't expect Douzi to choose a headband instead of an imposing sash.

After all, the headband is also known as the luck band, and there is only a very low chance that you will not fall into a near-death state. Although it can be triggered continuously, Europeans are not everywhere.

This time, the Charged Flame Strike hit the Aegislash monster precisely!
"Perfect opportunity! Flame Vortex! Then create distance!"

While looking at the Pokédex, Douzi gave commands, showing no signs of using Tepig for the first time. Perhaps she had used the Tepig family many times on the battle software. At this moment, intense flames spewed from Tepig's nostrils, trapping Aegislash in a raging vortex of fire!

The Woofy pig somersaulted and created distance between itself and the Aegislash monster!
"Wait, that Pokémon didn't show any sign of pain? It didn't react at all?!"

Bai Lu noticed something was wrong. She looked at Hei Lian beside her with some confusion, but Hei Lian also looked puzzled.
"If that Pokémon is Steel-type, then Fire-type attacks should be especially effective against it. Why does it seem completely ineffective? It's unmoved?!"

"Spark!" Douzi didn't think too much about it and continued to give instructions.

Dense sparks sprayed over like machine gun bullets. Aegislash used its King's Shield to block the attack, and the next moment Tepig seized the opportunity to use its move!
"Charge Flame Attack!"

A fierce flame reignited on Tepig's body, and as Lightmoss observed, Tepig's spiritual power surged once more!
The fighting spirit was continuously passed on, and the little pig's strength is now quite formidable.

So, let's stop here for the first one.

Tepig bumped into Aegislash, but just when Touko thought he had the upper hand, Aegislash's body suddenly disappeared.

Immediately afterwards, a jet-black giant sword appeared behind Tepig, raised its petrified shield, and slammed it down!
Double-edged mace!

The blow was powerful and heavy. Tepig, which was twice as weak as the rock and had a fragile body, could not withstand it at all and was knocked into the ground and fainted on the spot.

"You escaped from the vortex of flames? How did you do that?"

Watching the battle, Blackie stared in disbelief at the scene before him. Lightmoy explained to Douzi, who was equally puzzled, "Flame Vortex can cause a Pokémon to be bound, and Substitute can remove this state. It seems you don't know this."

"Hmm! I didn't know such a thing existed. I'll make a note of it."

Hei Lian nodded, memorizing this new "knowledge".

"This is incredible. This is the first time I've ever seen something like this." Touya began to simulate the battle in his mind.

On the other hand, after being defeated by the first one, Douzi's fighting spirit only increased!

"I'm on fire!" Touko's expression turned quite serious, prompting Touya next to him to remark, "Touko's expression gets really scary when he's fighting."

Douzi: "After all, if you don't take it seriously, you'll lose. Although I said that winning or losing isn't important, no one doesn't want to win, right?"

"Then the second one."

"Dharma Baboon!"

Wait, this lineup... Lightmoss saw that red Pokémon with its eyebrows burning brightly and remembered it.

Hmm, it's the lineup for the Battle Subway.

So, Fighting is Tepig + Darmanitan, and Fighting should be Braviary + Axew, and the original Pokémon choice was... Fighting should also be Oshawott.

Is this the true value of a new Unova Trainer? They all start with a fully evolved form, huh?

Such a small town as Luzi Town is actually full of hidden talents!

"Taunt!" Douzi commanded, and the Daruma baboon used Taunt on the Shielded Sword Monster, hooking its large hand to block its transformation move! And then—

"Abdominal drum!"

The baboon suddenly thrashed its body!
Reduce your HP to half of your maximum HP to maximize your attack power!

The Daruma baboon's attack has reached 13,000 points!

"Flash Charge!"

Facing the Daruma baboon charging like a fiery meteor, the Shield Sword Monster showed no sign of backing down.

The shield was raised.

Dou Ye, who was watching the battle, frowned: "It's impossible to defend. Their changing techniques have been blocked, even Iron Wall."

"Wait, the shield is starting to glow?"

Three points of light lit up in sequence on the dark gold shield, and a huge beam of silver-white light converged on the shield!

Iron Hoof Ray!

The item it carries is the Steel Gem! When using a Steel-type move, it increases the power of that attack by 30%!
The enormous, silvery-white light completely engulfed the flames of the Dharma Baboon!

The outcome is decided!

(End of this chapter)