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Chapter 212 What does it mean that Cynthia was also a soldier trained by Xia Chi? (6k views, requesting votes at the beginning of the month, 31 extra chapters)
Okay! Da! Duck!
This was originally an ordinary, even somewhat silly, water-type spirit in Lulina's mind.

After her game encounter with Xia Chi six months ago, it became a complete nightmare for her.

Lulina's occasional nightmares are all about that yellow duck giving her a triple combo of "hypnosis, waterfall climbing, and mind hammer"!

She was so concerned that sometimes when she encountered a wild Psyduck in the wild, she would even let the tortoise bite it on the forehead a couple of times.

Lurina still vividly remembers the tactic of creating a Gundam-like Psyduck by "coiling and passing the baton" with the earth dragon joints.

So once Xia Chi reminded her, Lulina understood everything.

"Pokekiss is going to use the baton pass in a bit!"

Xia Chi nodded with a smile: "This child is teachable."

[Lurina: Dead memories are attacking me!]

[Lurina: You're going to keep using this joke, aren't you?]

[Hahaha, I said back then that the story of Lulina getting wiped out by a single Psyduck would be talked about for a lifetime.]

[However, even if you boost Special Attack, no matter how you use the baton, it's still passed to a Special Attacker, right? It's still not as good as Goodra, is it?]

[Why does it feel like Cynthia is getting herself into trouble with this playstyle?]

Xia Chi actually had some guesses about who would succeed Pokkis.

However, that fighting style was so different from Cynthia's usual fighting style that Xia Chi was not very sure for a while.

If that's true, then I am truly guilty of a grave sin.

Let's observe further and see what happens.

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Since the two Pokémon barely moved after appearing, the extremely long distance made it difficult for Goodra's Sludge Bomb to hit them.

Tokiss dodged the last sludge bomb before going to sleep, and then stood still to continue with a second enhanced trick.

As expected, Karune commanded the Goomy Dragon to use sleep talking—

Normal attribute-changing moves can only be used while the user is asleep, and will randomly release one move from their own repertoire.

“Karuni knows Togekiss quite well; she knows that [Taunt] isn't in its skill pool, so she can't use this method to block [Sleep Talk], but…”

Xia Chi said, "Togekiss can use [Seal], and this move can also seal [Sleep Talk]. Well, Cynthia didn't use it."

Lulina chuckled, "It seems Miss Cynthia's heart isn't as filthy as someone else's."

Xia Chi didn't refute Lulina's sarcastic remarks, but just smiled and said, "On the contrary, Togekiss didn't seal Sleep Talk, probably because he wanted to lure Goodra to stay. Cynthia's intentions are further than I thought."

Meanwhile, on the battlefield.

Nian Meilong's first [sleep talking] withdrawal, earthquake!
Without a doubt, it couldn't deal any damage to the Flying-type Togekiss.

Xia Chi shook his head: "Although the Nume Dragon has a wide skill pool, there's nothing you can do if you're unlucky. Karuni's luck is a bit bad today."

Lulina, whose face was even darker beside her, said, "However, Togekiss is immune to both Ground and Dragon types, and it also has high durability. Perhaps that's what gives Cynthia her confidence."

Instead of using her trick a third time, Cynthia waited until Goodra used her second [sleep talk] before taking over.

In the instant the Poké Ball's light flashed, I dodged an [Ice Beam].

Karuni's complexion was already quite bad.

When she saw that Togekiss used a Spirit Beast to take over, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Compared to Milotic and Glaceon, Rockruff's attack power is indeed not high, and its speed is also slow.

He can be considered Nyanmei's favorite opponent.

Just wait for the sleep state to end.
[Tragic! It's a Flower Rock Monster!]

[I remember Cynthia's Rockruff has a very low win rate, why would she use it? Wouldn't it be better to use two stacks of Nasty Plot on Glaceon?]

[It's all over, the heavens have turned into the earth!]

The sheer despair was akin to witnessing Yang Guang succeed Yang Jian as emperor.

[No way, don't you have any idea how much damage that Shadow Ball can do?]

Is it really the Flower Rock Monster?
Xia Chi was taken aback, and then his expression changed strangely.

Miss Cynthia, you've really gone bad!
"It's a Flower Rock Monster!"

Lulina wanted to raise a question like the comments on the screen, but the trainer standing on the field was Cynthia.

She refrained from making any rash judgments and waited for her partner to explain.

As expected, Xia Chi picked up the thread: "Hey, many students may be curious about what the use of Rockruff is, and its output is even less than that of Togekiss itself, but don't forget, Rockruff is a Ghost-type Pokémon."

【Could it be that】

Oh no, I think I know what's going on.

Please don't turn bad, Goddess Cynthia!

Once Xia Chi reminded them, some of the viewers immediately realized what was going on.

The dirty stuff is coming!
Actually, before Xia Chi appeared, the concept of Ghost-type Pokémon being dirty wasn't very deeply ingrained in people's minds.

After all, looking at top Ghost-type trainers like Pine, Rose, and Wyvern, their development of Ghost-type Pokémon focuses on their ghostly speed and powerful attacks.

Even top-tier support champions like Sableye have Matsuha and Hibiscus equipped with things like [Foul Play], [Meditation], [Shadowball], and [Nightmare].
Even its special characteristic is [Sharp Eyes]!

It can only be said that trainers in the Pokémon world love to clash with each other's moves too much.

Although Xia Chi has brought changes to the Pokémon battle online game "Champion's Road" in the past six months.

However, as is well known, there are significant differences between real-world and online battles.

Even today, apart from a few competitions, battles between top trainers still mainly involve exchanging moves.

Today, Cynthia's tactical changes may bring about a different kind of transformation in top-level competitions.

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"Nian Meilong has woken up, not quickly, but there's still a chance!"

Lulina pondered, "Should we rush over and use the Dragon Tail?"

Without a doubt, if Goodra's [Dragon Tail] hits, and Rockruff is eliminated, Cynthia's long-planned "Trick Pass" scheme will be aborted!
"It's not that simple. Nian Meilong isn't fast."

Xia Chi calmly analyzed, "Charging over like this will only be a waste of hypnosis!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Flower Rock Monster indeed cast a hypnotic spell.

Although this move has a low hit rate, Goodra is large and slow.

If you don't rush over on your own, it's fine, but if you insist on attacking the [dragon's tail], there's no way to dodge.

The hypnosis hit without a doubt, and at this point, Goodra was still quite a distance away from the Rockruff.

"It's here, it's a curse!"

Lulina explained, "This move will drain a lot of the Rockruff's own health, inflict a [Curse] status on the opponent that causes continuous health loss, and then...Dream Eater!"

On the battlefield, the Flower Rock Monster suddenly opened its terrifying, gaping maw and lunged at the sleeping, slumbering Goomei Dragon.

Dream Eater is a Psychic-type Special Attack move with a power of 100. It can only be used on opponents who are in a [Sleep] or [Nightmare] state.

It can also restore half of the health points lost due to damage.

Without a doubt, even though Goodra's Special Defense is incredibly strong, it still can't hold its own against a Rockruff with two stacks of Nasty Plot.

Swallowing the Dream Eater, the sleeping Nume Dragon let out a miserable howl, and a look of pain appeared on its tightly closed face.

On the contrary, the Flower Rock Monster was overjoyed, its health and stamina that it had just lost due to the [Curse] side effect were almost fully restored!

"Nian Meilong is awake! This time it's so fast!"

The Flower Rock Monster had just used [Dream Eater] on the Goomei Dragon once when it woke up.

This awakening speed is indeed quite fast, almost the same as waking up in one turn in the game.

"Does the Goody Dragon still use its tail?"

Lulina explained, "It's not a dragon's tail, but an acid bomb?"

Xia Chi explained, "The distance is still not enough. Without a dash move like [Lightning Flash], forcing the dragon tail will only result in being hypnotized again."

"But if he can't wake up immediately this time, Nian Meilong might not be able to hold on!"

The damage from [Curse] doesn't care how high your Special Defense is or how thick your HP is.

Ignores both defenses, deals percentage-based damage!

Add a [Mental Shock] and even if you're a quasi-god, you'll have to kneel before me!
Lurina understood and said, "So, Karune was already preparing for the appearance of the next Pokémon, which is why she used the move [Acid Bomb] to lower the Special Defense of the Rockruff!"

Although the Acid Bomb Poison-type Special Attack move is not very powerful, it has an additional effect of "Special Defense -2".

Even a high-durability monster like the Flower Rockruff isn't helpless against this negative buff!
The funeral arrangements have been made.

As expected, Nianmeilong fell to the next mental attack from Huayanguai!
[Enhanced moves + baton relay + hypnosis... this episode seems familiar...]

[Huh? What do you mean Cynthia was also a soldier trained by Xia Chi?]

It's a shame Togekiss can't coil up, otherwise it would be a 100% perfect replica!

[Lulina has become less talkative; are you satisfied with the prison water?]

The winds of birth still blew onto the stage of the World Championship finals.

[Cynthia: I told you you could really learn something from watching Xia Chi's streams!]

[It feels like this tactic can only be used once. Next time, if the opponent is on guard, the follow-up attack won't be as effective.]

[Nonsense, once the underworld tactics are figured out, they won't be underworld anymore. There are so many provocations and other tricks waiting in the wings. The important thing is that it enriches the tactical arsenal!]

That's right. As long as the opponent is on guard, the effectiveness of tactics will already be apparent.

So, top-tier matches will still be dominated by energy blasts and melee combat? I need some more unconventional strategies!

That's certainly true, but there are always matches like this to break things up, right?

【.】

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There are indeed quite a few experts mixed in with the comments.

Although Cynthia's tactic has achieved remarkable results at this moment, it does not mean that similar "underhanded tactics" will become popular and sweep the globe.

In real-world combat where moves are not limited, there are simply too many options. A single move like [Taunt], which blocks variations of moves, can solve most problems.

However, it is very suitable for Pokémon like Goodra, whose move pool is mostly composed of offensive moves.

Looking back now, Xia Chi realizes that her subconscious decision to "seal" was far less effective than Cynthia's leniency.

What kind of nonsense could Nian Meilong possibly spout in his sleep? Let alone the fact that he just happened to draw an earthquake.

Even if you draw a move with an excellent effect like [Sludge Bomb], it won't have much of an impact.

By blocking [sleep talk], Karuni is forced to switch to a different spirit, and who knows what kind of strange and unusual spirit will appear.

Have you thought of this step?

Xia Chi felt a mix of emotions.

Hajizhu, you've really surpassed your teacher!
Cynthia was unaware that she had inadvertently gained the approval of the King of the Underworld. This was because Karni had already switched to her second Pokémon, Gardevoir!
"Karuni immediately sent out her ace Pokémon, Gardevoir, as her second Pokémon!"

In the studio, Lulina has fully adapted to her new job as a [commentator].

Her expression was grave as she said, "This Rockruff with a 200% increase in Special Attack is putting too much pressure on us. However, given its type advantage, can Gardevoir really pull it off?"

Evil immunity superpower, ghost counters superpower.

The only good news is that Gardevoir's other STAB Fairy is Venusaur's only weakness.

"Yes, Karuni seems to be taking a desperate gamble."

"Gardedor is indeed a good way to deal with Rockruff. Compared to the clumsy Goodra, it is faster and can use Teleport to dodge Hypnosis. It also has enough damage output."

Xia Chi changed the subject, saying, "But if Gardevoir can't defeat Rockruff with minimal losses, this match will likely be very difficult."

Goodra, whose strength ranks among the top three in Gardevoir's lineup, has already fallen. If Gardevoir can't do the same...

The remaining few were ice dragons, wrestling eagles, pumpkin monsters, and so on.
Even if Xia Chi were to take command himself, there would be no hope whatsoever.

Of course, it's another story if it can be equipped with synergy items.

Gardevoir set up a Light Screen first!

Xia Chi said, "This is a very safe approach. The Flower Rock Monster doesn't have any way to break through walls. Let's see how Cynthia responds. [Unintelligible]!"

On the battlefield, space suddenly twisted and changed dramatically.

It was actually the magic space opened by the Flower Rock Monster!

Karuni's face darkened; she had forgotten that the Flower Rock Monster could use this move!

It's really not the fault of the Carlos superstar; Cynthia has never used this move since her debut.

Her Rock Golems had previously relied on direct attacks like Raid, Tricks, and Shadow Ball.

The sudden appearance of a magical space surprised even Xia Chi.

"Now Gardevoir's biggest advantage against Rockruff is gone."

Xia Chi shook his head and said, "Actually, Gardevoir had a chance to provoke when it first came on the field, but Karune was too afraid of Rockruff and launched an attack directly. It can only be said that Cynthia did a better job, and it can't be said that Karune was wrong."

However, regardless of the circumstances, with just this one [Trick Space], Karuni is already showing signs of collapse.

Of course, Gardevoir also possesses [Trick Room] and can return.

However, at this moment, Rockruff, which is faster than Gardevoir, will not make the mistake of not provoking.

"The provocation struck first, interrupting Gardevoir's attempt to use Trick Room to turn the tide."

Xia Chi passionately commented, "Next up, it's time for Flower Rock Monster to shine!"

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The Rockruff used its psychic powers to quickly approach Gardevoir, and then swiftly used Hypnosis!
Gardevoir, in a provoked state, cannot use Teleport and can only try to move to dodge.

But with the speed reversed in the Trick Room, how could Gardevoir, whose speed is as slow as Torkoal, possibly dodge?

The hypnosis worked unexpectedly.

Upon seeing this, Karune immediately picked up a Poké Ball and prepared to recall Gardevoir, which had fallen into a sleep state.

however.

"Rockgar actually used its body to block the Poké Ball's return?!"

Lulina turned to Xia Chi, the instigator, with a strange look on her face and asked, "Do you have any clues, Teacher Shui?"

Xia Chi naturally chimed in, "Rockpie had already closed the distance quite a bit when it used Hypnosis, so it's reasonable for it to use psychic powers to control its body and block the Poké Ball's return, right?"

Lulina: "."

This is so typical of the river!

Xia Chi: She...she used all my tricks!

[So dirty!]

I don't know if underworld tactics are effective, but this little trick invented by Prison Water is really useful!

I feel like I'll have to be wary of this move in future matches.

[I used it when I challenged the gym last time, and it really angered the gym leader, resulting in a gruesome death!]

Gardevoir is doomed! It even blocked her sleep talking after her provocation!

[The most desperate match replay.avi]

Ugh, I'm not watching anymore, it's boring, going to sleep.

[Kalos's defenses crumbled (Ghostly reaches out, laughing and crying.jpg)]

Just as the barrage said.

Having been put to sleep, provoked, and prevented from returning to its Poké Ball, Gardevoir is now in a state of utter despair.

Karune could only watch helplessly as Gardevoir was subjected to a barrage of Shadow Balls from the Rockruff behind her.

As a Psychic-type Pokémon, Gardevoir naturally has very high Special Defense.

But can a more durable dragon be more sticky than a sticky dragon?
Not to mention that it's a Ghost-type move that's doubly super effective against it.

Naturally, Gardevoir didn't survive until it woke up, and was killed by the continuous Shadow Ball damage!

2: 0!

The whole place was silent.

It wasn't that no one expected the match between the two champions to end with this score.

But on the big screen, the two dimmed Pokémon next to Karune's portrait are Gardevoir and Goodra!
The best of the best, the elite of the elite!
What's even more disheartening is that there's no way to counter this flower rock monster.

The remaining four elves were either clumsy or, even the wrestling eagle and the pumpkin monster, who had close-range abilities, did not have the ability to shatter the magic space.

A game-winning shot, unstoppable!
This means the match was held in Palace City. If it were in Miare City in the Carlos region, the stands would probably be half empty by now.

This one-sided situation is even more terrifying than when Cynthia suppressed the Eastern King in the first round!
"Well, you can't really blame Karuni entirely."

In this situation, there's not much to say, so Xia Chi can only try to defend Karuni.

"The main problem is that Sinnoh's move was too underhanded. Karune was completely caught off guard. I believe that if the two champions were to face off again, the situation would definitely not be the same."

That's how neutral commentary works.

When the situation is one-sided, you have to consider the feelings of the fans of the players who are being crushed.

If he makes any more boastful remarks like "I feel...not as good as Donghuang Tianwang," then after the match, Karuni's fans might just turn on Xia Chi as well.

[Regarding high emotional intelligence]

Is the prisoner trying to profit from Karuni's blood?

[Maybe she's craving Karuni steamed buns]

[The first nanmu tree in the prison water!]

On another note, didn't Lulina guess wrong again?

[Thankfully, I placed my bet on a 3.5-point difference after Lulina's prediction, and it's a sure thing!]

Holy crap, I missed today's biggest chance to get rich quick!

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Compared to the serious discussion about the battle just now, the atmosphere in the chat is much more relaxed now.

Because it's obvious to everyone that Karuni's chances are slim.

The only remaining question is whether the final score will be 6-1 or 6-2.

As for a 6-0 score, even if Cynthia had a real chance, she wouldn't do it.

We should let some water flow out; we're all champions, and we'll run into each other all the time.
Just as Xia Chi had predicted, after completing a four-on-one fight, the Flower Rock Monster fell to the onslaught of the Wrestling Eagleman's Brave Bird.

Togekiss, which appeared later, had lost a lot of health in its battle against Goodra and was defeated by Blizzard, the last Pokémon of Karune.

Then, Lucario finished off the opponent's move.

The highly anticipated semi-final ended with Cynthia defeating Karune 6-2.

An unexpected yet not entirely unexpected outcome.

Most people could guess the ending, but few could have imagined that the score difference would be so huge.

The match ended, and both players left the arena.

In the studio, Lulina took a deep breath and calmly concluded: "Well then, congratulations to Champion Cynthia for being the first to advance to the finals of this year's Multi-Attribute Expert Tournament. Please take a short break, and we will soon bring you the second match, the semi-final between Leon and Yaji."

Xia Chi glanced at her sideways, held up his palm to make a five, and smiled without saying a word.

As if by reflex, Lulina's face turned red instantly.

She knew exactly what this meant: five consecutive losses!
She lost again in this match.

As the saying goes, "Many lice don't itch, and many debts don't worry."

After a moment of tension, Lulina's mentality gradually gave up.

Photograph?

Let's take some photos.

As long as it's not too excessive, it's fine.

"In the final match, are Dan Di and Ye Ci still coming?"

Xia Chi whispered devilishly beside him, "If you win, all previous debts will be wiped clean~"

Lulina: "."

Cancel it all?

Can all the "huge debts" that kept her up at night—model shows, swimsuit photos, and memes—be wiped clean?!
This thought struck her like a 100,000-volt blast, hitting the last vestige of hope deep within her heart.

She slowly turned her head to look at Xia Chi. In her beautiful eyes, all the shame, anger and numbness from before had disappeared, leaving only a desperate struggle and longing.

"Come!"

“丹帝战胜也慈，比分6：2，6：3或者6：4！”

[Oh no, it feels like I'm about to have to eat prison water.]

[Poke! It's Lulina who wants to eat! The real hunter has already disguised herself as prey!]

[The incompetent, strange tree is playing a tune of "The Phoenix Seeks Its Mate" off-screen.]

More than an hour later.

Just as Dan Di's battered but still fiercely fighting fire-breathing dragon incinerated the Servant Blade General with a blast of hot air.

A thrilling and intense battle, fought to the point of near exhaustion, has finally come to an end.

Dandi narrowly defeated Yeci by a very small margin.

Seeing the glaring "6:5" on the screen, Lulina was utterly devastated.

Tired? Let's destroy it, quickly.
(End of this chapter)