You are not allowed to be a Pokémon Trainer!

Chapter 71 One against four, a piece of cake!
When the battle reached this point...

The school team members watching from the sidelines were no longer that concerned about the outcome of the match.

Rather than saying that caring wouldn't make a difference, the outcome is basically already decided; the headlines of tomorrow's university newspapers in Shanghai are already written.

The Dream Demon, a freshman from a non-combat major, was as strong as a monster. Despite their best efforts, the school team members Wang Linpeng and Li Fei could not defeat it.

So for the rest of the time, all you need to do is quietly enjoy the Misdreavus's killing spree.

And that's exactly what happened next in the game.

Although the Fire-type Arcanine doesn't eat Will-O-Wisp, which made great contributions in previous battles.

However, Arcanine was also powerless to retaliate against the barrage of Shadow Balls from Misdreavus.

In a game, Arcanine's health bar would plummet, while Misdreavus's health bar would fluctuate dramatically in troughs.

However, a small mishap occurred just as things were getting to the end—

Misdreavus used its nearly depleted energy to create one last Shadow Ball. This move, which was supposed to finish off Arcanine, failed to unleash its full power due to insufficient energy!

Fortunately, Li Fei's Growlithe doesn't have recovery methods similar to [Morning Light].

Otherwise, the Dream Demon almost wouldn't have been able to complete the final 0.01% of its journey through the four opponents.

After dawdling for half a minute, Arcanine finally fell to the Shadow Ball, which was the size of a water droplet and was created by Misdreavus with its last bit of energy.

boom--

With the crash of the Arcanine, Xia Chi's "transfer exam" finally came to an end.

The story concludes with the unexpected feat of the Dream Demon defeating four opponents single-handedly, a feat that no one except Xia Chi could have predicted.

"Tsk, did it almost backfire?"

Looking at the Dream Demon, who was completely exhausted on the battlefield and had no energy left, Xia Chi frowned slightly and muttered to himself.

Little did they know that in the deathly silence, those words were clearly heard by everyone in the audience.

Everyone's faces darkened.

You've already dressed up all the Dream Demons and you still have to say things like that?

Shrimp, and also pig's heart?
Xia Chi didn't really mean Versailles, even though the entire battle perfectly showcased the power of the [Lord of the Underworld] bond.

However, the final mistake by the Dream Demon also exposed its third weakness—insufficient mana.

It's not entirely fair to call it a weakness, because no matter which Pokémon gets to that stage, its energy will be depleted.

However, this remains a problem that needs to be solved.

In reality, the only way to increase energy is to gradually improve one's strength, that is, by raising one's level.

But Xia Chi has Tongzi Ge.

I wonder if the equipment synthesized from Goddess's Tears will have an attribute that increases the maximum energy.

Next time you choose basic equipment, keep an eye on the Tears of the Goddess.

Ideally, a Hextech Gunblade provides lifesteal sustain, an Archangel's Staff provides energy sustain, and a tank item helps survive the early game weakness of the Nightmare.

This is the final equipment plan that Xia Chi has devised for the Dream Demon.

Of course, if you get a divine artifact, that's a different story.

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"Alright, Li Fei, Wang Linpeng, you two take the elf to get treatment first."

Lin Qunzhi called the dejected defeated duo to heal the elf, and then waved his hand to disperse the onlookers who were still unwilling to leave.

"And you guys, what are you all doing here? Have you finished your physical training? Have you mastered your moves? Have you perfected your tactics? Have you completed your full training sessions?"

Lin Qunzhi, exuding the authority of the dean, was quite intimidating, and the onlookers who were about to approach Xia Chi immediately scattered like birds.

On the battlefield, which was so dilapidated that it was practically ruins, only Xia Chi and Lin Qunzhi remained.

Lin Qunzhi didn't speak to Xia Chi either, but stared at Meng Yao with a curious and inquisitive look.

Even the Ghost-type Pokémon, Misdreavus, got agitated by his gaze and darted behind Xia Chi to make faces at Lin Qunzhi.

Xia Chi, fearing Lin Qunzhi would investigate further, took out a Poké Ball and recalled Misdreavus.

"You've worked hard, get some rest!"

Lin Qunzhi gave Xia Chi a meaningful look and said, "It seems you also know that your dream demon is unusual."

Xia Chi thought to himself, "Nonsense, how could I not know that I'm using cheats?"

He shook his head and said, "When I captured the Dream Demon, it seemed to be like this. It hadn't undergone any special training, and I don't know the specific reason."

None of the three sentences were true, but none were false either. Although I knew of Brother Tongzi's existence, I genuinely had no idea where he came from—

The Art of Lying

Lin Qunzhi naturally believed Xia Chi's explanation.

Unless it's a genetic experiment, how could such a monster be created through human cultivation?

"I know this is the masterpiece of nature."

Lin Qunzhi nodded and said, "The Crystal Onix, the Giant Tentacruel, or the legendary Giant Dragonite were all like that."

She turned to look at Xia Chi, raising an eyebrow, and asked, "Do you know what happened to those elves in the end?"

Xia Chi vaguely understood Lin Qunzhi's meaning and tentatively asked, "Was he won over by a famous collector?"

Lin Qunzhi sneered and said, "The word 'subdue' is too flattering to them."

Xia Chi nodded.

He recalled that in the animated series "The Birth of Lugia," the villain was a great collector who tried to capture the three legendary birds.

They will stop at nothing to collect rare Pokémon, even if it means melting icebergs, causing thunderstorms, and sweeping across the world in extreme cold.

Collectors are fine; they like to collect Pokémon with unusual appearances or rare numbers.

Moreover, the collector in the theatrical version is only one of a very small minority.

Most collectors are not that capable themselves; they rely on external forces, such as financial resources, to collect rare spirits.

But if it's an evil organization like Team Rocket or Team Galactic that steals powerful Pokémon and tries to rule the world.

This greatly increases the likelihood that they will target this special dream creature.
"It seems you understand what I mean."

Lin Qunzhi looked at Xia Chi and said meaningfully, "Even in Donghuang, things are not as peaceful as they seem on the surface."

So, what are your plans?

Xia Chi thought for a moment and replied, "I understand. Before I become stronger, I should try to minimize the appearance of the Dream Demon Statue, or at least conceal my ability to absorb life force."

Actually, the first half of the dream demon's situation was relatively normal and wouldn't attract the attention of others.

But the effect of stacked [Netherworld Marks] is terrifying—

The output is getting higher and higher, the speed is getting faster and faster, and it can absorb more and more.
Just by looking at it, you can tell how limitless this little dream monster's future is.

Looks like I'll have to enroll my Pokémon in a mandatory course when I get back.

"An Actor Prepares," by Pikachu.

Regardless of the situation on the field, Tire and Dream Fairy must force a 50/50 performance against the opponent.

As for why the Dream Demon, despite appearing weak and vulnerable, always manages to turn the tide of battle as if it possesses an infinite energy belt.

That makes it easy to explain.

The Misdreavus lived up to its trainer's expectations and did not fall!

Reality isn't as rigid as a game; Dream Demons can create miracles time and again. What can you do about it?
Of course, these are all temporary solutions, not permanent ones.

The most fundamental way to eliminate others' covetousness of elves is undoubtedly to increase one's strength.

Cynthia's Garchomp and Leon's Charizard are both incredibly powerful creatures that inspire envy.

Who would dare to mess with them?

Lin Qunzhi looked at Xia Chi, who seemed to be deep in thought, and nodded, saying, "It's good that you know what's going on. It will be better to go to Padiya next year. The social atmosphere there is much better than that of Kanto and Chengdu."

That's right. The biggest villains there, the Sky Star Team, are nothing more than a bunch of delinquent students from Orange Academy.

Xia Chi was internally complaining when he suddenly remembered something.

"By the way, when is the World Pokémon Academy Tournament held?"

This is related to when the second round of battle will begin, so Xia Chi naturally has to be concerned about it.

Lin Qunzhi replied, "The competition will be held in Beishang Township next February, and the top Pokémon academies from each region will participate."

(The village of Kitakami is actually far from the Padiya region; in this book, it is set under the jurisdiction of the Padiya League.)

"Because of this special nature, this competition is also known as the mini World Championships, so do your best during this period."

Lin Qunzhi patted Xia Chi on the shoulder.

"It's not just for the reward, but also for the honor of the region."

(End of this chapter)