You are not allowed to be a Pokémon Trainer!

Chapter 225 The Drop of Heart, Latias, the Guardian God of the Water City? (4k)

There exists a peculiar type of XP in this world called "scientific homosexuality".

Simply put, it means that the other person doesn't care about your height, weight, appearance, personality, etc., but only admires your intelligent and sexy mind.

Looking at the sticky gaze directed at him from the other side, Xia Chi felt that Du Juan was probably someone with this kind of "hidden characteristic".

Perhaps in her eyes, ingenious tactics are better than any touching words of love.

Naturally, Xia Chi, who pioneered the innovation of Pokémon battle tactics, is the sexiest and most captivating man in the world.

"Cough cough."

Sensing that something was off, Xia Chi quickly cleared his throat.

He asked, "I have something important to discuss. I'd like to have more exchanges and discussions with the other teachers at your Trainer Academy these next few days to enrich my battle experience. Would it be convenient for you, Teacher Dujuan, to help arrange that?"

Xia Chi had just glanced at Tongzi's battle log.

After battling with the cuckoo in the afternoon, Tire Cat leveled up again, reaching level 34.

At this rate, it might evolve into Magic Mask Cat in another month?
Seeing that he could finally complete the evolution of the three starter Pokémon and get rid of the title of "newbie trainer", Xia Chi was a little excited.

So he wanted to speed up the process.

Sparring with top trainers from the Kanaz Trainer Academy to increase your "experience points" is undoubtedly an excellent way to do so, and you can also increase your fear points along the way.

"To learn from other teachers?"

Du Juan narrowed her bright eyes slightly and said with a hint of jealousy, "The strongest combat teacher in the school is actually me, so if Teacher Xia Chi wants to have a match, just ask me, as many times as you want!"

Xia Chi: "."

No, Ms. Dujuan, where does this inexplicable possessiveness of yours come from?

This might be showing signs of becoming a yandere (obsessive and possessive) type.
“I’m serious, Ms. Dujuan.”

Xia Chi said helplessly, "I like to battle with different trainers and trainers with different tactical approaches. This is very important for the growth of both me and my Pokémon."

After giving a bunch of reasons, there's really only one core reason—

If I don't fight new opponents, who will make up for the fear I'm missing?

Seeing Xia Chi make such a formal request, Du Juan's slightly agitated expression subsided.

With a serious expression, he said, "Alright, I'll help you make the contact. I think there are many people who would like to challenge you, Teacher Xia Chi."

After the celebration banquet, Xia Chi declined Du Juan's invitation to visit her home to see the collection and returned to the hotel alone.

Even in the dead of night, the city of Kanaz outside the window remains brightly lit.

Xia Chi did not rest immediately, but instead called his apprentice Xiong, who had just experienced his first official battle that day, to his side.

The little one sat cross-legged on the soft bed, his small figure appearing somewhat serene under the light.

Xia Chi sat down in front of Xiong's apprentice and said gently, "How was your first official Pokémon battle?"

It's not that Xiong's apprentice had no combat experience before.

On the contrary, despite being only two and a half years old, this little guy has already sparred countless times with Master Ma's martial arts school on the Isle of Armor, as well as with the Pokémon in various martial arts schools and the wild Pokémon on the island.

However, this is the first official battle commanded by a trainer, which makes it all the more significant.

So Xia Chi specifically asked it how it felt.

The bear apprentice lowered its head slightly, and its body, covered in off-white fur, seemed to shrink.

The tuft of hair on his head drooped down, making him look quite depressed.

"Kuma."

A soft, frustrated groan escaped.

Without a word, through the closely connected waveguide power, Xia Chi clearly sensed a heavy emotion being transmitted to him.

I'm sorry, I couldn't defeat that giant beetle. It's all my fault.

Xia Chi was taken aback at first, then a warm feeling of both laughter and tears welled up in her heart.

I never expected my apprentice to be so competitive and responsible.

Even after defeating the giant rock monster with all his might, he still felt it wasn't enough, and even blamed himself for not defeating the ancient armor.

Xia Chi reached out and gently placed her hand on Xiong Tudi's fluffy little head.

He looked honestly into his bear apprentice's dark, self-reproachful eyes and said, "It's not your fault. It's my dereliction of duty as a trainer. I didn't consider the possibility of the Ancient Armor 'Prism Ghost'."

"Whether it's courage, strength, or the determination to execute tactics, you've done an absolutely fantastic job! Your two [lower kicks] were the biggest cornerstone that allowed Tire Meow to secure the victory in the end!"

Tilly, who considers herself the boss of the family, immediately came over, her crimson eyes full of seriousness and certainty, "Nyati!"

[That's right, without you forcing it to use up a lot of its stamina, I really would have had a hard time defeating that ancient armored creature. Victory is the result of our collective efforts!]

"Tini~"

Little angel Victini flew over at some point, affectionately nuzzling the bear apprentice's cheek, conveying comfort and encouragement as warm and gentle as a little sun.

The bear apprentice was determined, but its first formal battle did not meet its expectations, leaving it somewhat frustrated.

Feeling affirmed and comforted by his companions, the bear apprentice nodded vigorously and shouted, "Kuma!"

Seeing his apprentice Xiong regain his fighting spirit, Xia Chi smiled.

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The cuckoo's prediction was so accurate it was as if it had used [foresight].

The impact of this live-streamed tactical lesson has far exceeded most people's expectations.

When Xia Chi woke up the next morning, she habitually reached for her phone on the bedside table. As soon as she turned on the screen, she was overwhelmed by a flood of push notifications.

The trending topics sections on major social media platforms, including Piplup, Douyin's Cricket, and Psyduck's encyclopedia, were almost entirely dominated by the same theme—

[Xia Chi's Tactical Innovation Storm]

[The Era of Team System Building Begins]

[Kanaz's Insightful Open Course Analysis]

[The gym owner, a top-tier champion, is offering online tutoring]

Xia Chi was not too surprised by this.

After all, although yesterday's live stream was very popular, due to the rushed promotion and global time difference, many trainers were destined not to be able to watch the live stream directly.

After nearly a day of build-up and development, the complete recording of the open class, along with the tactical thinking that was ahead of its time, spread virally across the entire Ten Leagues via the internet. In just over ten hours, the two-hour-plus live stream recording garnered over ten million views.

This is just the "official full version" that Du Juan uploaded to her own account.

Countless astute trainers, bloggers, and other self-media personalities have already edited the highlights of the course into short video clips of ten minutes or more.

"Detailed Explanation of Weather Team Composition", "Core Logic of Zone Defense Rotation", "In-depth Analysis of Karuni Lineup".
These fragmented videos spread faster and penetrate more deeply, reaching groups that might not have the patience to watch more than two hours of content.

Its cumulative viewership and influence have reached a terrifying level that is difficult to quantify!
The underlying reason for this global surge in discussions among trainers is actually quite simple—

Team building is always a fundamental need for all trainers.

Xia Chi's lesson was free of obscure terminology and preaching; it was full of practical tips on how to build a team that suits you.

This naturally sparked a tremendous response from countless trainers.

Many people even contacted Xia Chi through private channels, earnestly offering to pay a considerable sum to help him adjust his lineup and offer guidance.

Six months ago, he would have agreed without hesitation.

But Xia Chi doesn't care about such petty profits now. He thinks that if he opens a door, there might be other people who want his help later, and it would be too much of a waste of energy.

After weighing the options, he updated his Pixiv feed with a pinned post, something he hadn't done in a long time.

Thank you for your enthusiasm and trust. However, due to limited personal energy, I am currently not offering any private paid team composition or lineup adjustment services. Please do not send me private messages to inquire about pricing.

As expected, this post once again sparked heated discussions in the already lively Trainer community.

The vast majority of people naturally support this.

Everyone knows that Xia Chi, as the founder of this innovative tactical theory, must have the most profound and thorough understanding of it.

However, if there is a paid team, the price is beyond the reach of the average trainer.

Don’t worry about scarcity but inequality.

Since no one has it, in a sense, it means that everyone has the opportunity to learn and improve through publicly available content.

Xia Chi didn't expect this incident to boost her public image, but it's not important anyway.

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Before heading to the Kraken Trainer School, Xia Chi made a trip to the Kraken Gym to see the rock collection that Cuckoo was so proud of.

Stepping deeper into the gym, Xia Chi truly realized the Rock-type gym leader's passion for rocks, which was probably no less than that of her cousin Daigo, the "noble young master of literature."

The entire Kanaz Gym, except for the necessary office area and the open battle arena.

The remaining space has been almost entirely transformed into a breathtaking museum of rocks and minerals.

The corridor is lined with temperature-controlled display cases embedded in the walls, where fossils of many ancient spirits are carefully preserved.

From the spiral shell of the ammonite to the sharp teeth of the pterosaur, and the tentacle imprints of the cradle lily, everything has been carefully restored and sealed in specially made transparent fossil rock, as if millions of years have been frozen in time.

Compared to this, the various rare evolution stones that are rarely seen in the outside world seem rather ordinary.

In addition, there were some strangely shaped minerals or fossil fragments that even Xia Chi, a transmigrator with a vast knowledge base, could not recognize.

However, Xia Chi's waveguide power can sense the energy fluctuations inside them.

This means they are by no means ordinary objects, but at least special items or energy carriers related to spirits.

"Teacher Xia Chi, how are you feeling?"

Du Juan stood beside him, her tone filled with undisguised pride and anticipation.

Looking at the vast collection before him, which resembled a geological temple, Xia Chi exclaimed sincerely, "It's breathtaking! It must have taken a lot of effort and time to collect and preserve it!"

To be honest, Xia Chi didn't have high expectations before coming.

But faced with this vast collection, he found himself somewhat undecided.

What if the super stone or key stone I'm looking for is really hidden here?
Du Juan nodded, a hint of reminiscence flashing in her eyes: "Yes, the history of many of the collections can be traced back to my grandfather or even earlier family ancestors, a considerable portion of them..."

She pointed to an inconspicuous door at the end of the corridor and said, "Even I can't be sure of their origin or specific purpose. I only know that the most advanced energy detectors from Devon Corporation can detect the violent energy reactions contained within them."

Xia Chi's heart skipped a beat. His origins were unknown.

What I want is something with an unknown origin!
He hesitated for a moment and said, "May I go and see those stones whose origin is unknown?"

Although Du Juan was somewhat surprised that Xia Chi would pay special attention to the unidentified object, she readily agreed: "Of course, it's in the small storeroom over here."

This room, which is specifically for storing unknown artifacts, is relatively small and somewhat dimly lit.

Xia Chi still couldn't identify most of the stones, but he could sense them through waveguide power; the energy inside them was either violent or cold.

But these were clearly not the Mega Stones and Key Stones he was looking for.

The nascent hope was extinguished by reality, and a faint sense of disappointment inevitably rose in Xia Chi's heart.

However, just as he was about to look away, a gem lying quietly on the corner display stand instantly caught his attention.

It was a strange gemstone, about the size of a fist, with a warm and clear light blue color throughout.

Its surface is exceptionally smooth, and its texture is like the purest glass, so clear that it seems you can see right through it.

What is most surprising is that deep within the core of the gemstone, there is an extremely clear, meticulously carved heart-shaped mark!
The soft light seemed to have a life of its own, flowing and pulsating slowly within the heart-shaped imprint.

Is this a drop of water from the heart?

Xia Chi was startled, and the legendary name flashed through his mind instantly.

He knew all too well what this gem meant—

In the game's lore, it is an item that can enhance a Pokémon's attributes, and it can only be applied to Latias and Latios.

When carried, these two Pokémon's Special Attack and Special Defense will increase by 50%.

The actual effect in the game is not important; what matters is the meaning.

Just like the Vajra Jewel and the White Jade Jewel to the two gods of time and space.

The Heart Drop is a sacred relic closely bound to the Infinite Pokémon Latios and Latias!
Although these brother and sister legendary elves are not "first-level gods", their presence and popularity are in no way inferior to many cover gods.

It's simply because that movie, "Guardians of the Water City," was so outstanding.

If we were to rank all the Pokémon anime movies by popularity, this one would undoubtedly be number one.

(In fact, "Guardians of the Water City" was indeed the number one in the official 20th and 25th anniversary popularity polls.)
Latias, in particular, who can transform into human form and share a hazy yet touching relationship with Ash, is the eternal white moonlight in the hearts of countless Pokémon lovers.

(The classic kiss at the end of The Guardian of the Water City)
But then again.

According to the plot of that movie, shouldn't the [Drop of Heart] be enshrined in the water city of Odomare at this moment?
Is there more than one drop of heart water in this world?
Or perhaps, in this Pokémon world, there is no place called Aldormare at all?
(End of this chapter)