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Chapter 356 Teacher Yu, why is your meddlesome servant emitting black smoke...?

Perhaps it was because Pokémon Champion was the first to introduce the Mega Evolution mechanism, which is unique to the Kalos and Hoenn regions, allowing more trainers to understand this amazing phenomenon.

It has only been less than two months since the game version was updated, and many elite trainers at this Master Tournament have already figured it out and started trying to use this practical method that can greatly affect real-time combat power.

This was something that not only Qingyu, but most viewers probably didn't expect either.

But upon closer reflection, it seems quite normal...

The Master Rules themselves do not prohibit the use of this power, so everyone using it is a form of balance and indirect promotion.

Aoba expressed her understanding of this.

However, the short preparation time also exposed another problem—

Everyone's Mega Evolution choices are incredibly diverse, but most probably haven't had time to think about them carefully. They've just explored the general usage of their main Pokémon and then used it as their ultimate move in this Masters tournament.

Among the top eight contestants, those who haven't used their skills yet might be hiding their true abilities.

But in a rush, it clearly comes down to luck.

Some lucky ones, like Sabrina, already had an Alakazam and a Gengar as partners, and after a little trial and error, she chose to make Gengar her core unit.

As a Ghost-type Pokémon, Gengar is extremely effective against Psychic-type opponents. Furthermore, after Mega Evolution, the Shadow Tag effect triggers a bug-like effect that forces opponents to battle it, easily causing casualties and ultimately allowing Sabrina to easily advance to the quarterfinals.

Breaking Mega Gengar's almost unbeatable Shadow Tag in such a short time is definitely not an easy task.

Even Qingyu himself had to admit that he couldn't think of a good solution for the time being.

If I were in the same half of the bracket as Naz, I'd probably have a real headache.

As for those who are unlucky...

The best example is Gadria, who is now standing opposite Qingyu.

Gallade is already powerful enough, and its Sharpness ability is highly compatible with it. Theoretically, Mega Evolution only needs to increase its stats to become powerful enough.

However, after evolving, it lost its sharpness and instead gained mental strength.

It won't be intimidated or threatened, but the improvement it brings is clearly insignificant compared to its sharpness.

For physical attackers, immunity to Intimidate is indeed a good thing, but Mega Evolution is not an effect that is automatically triggered at the start of the battle. If the opponent uses Intimidate at the start, it will still be annoying.

For all the reasons mentioned above, Mega Gallade is not a good choice, at least not in terms of overall strength compared to the original version.

However, the above is Qingyu's understanding based on the game content, and it cannot be completely copied in actual combat.

Therefore, Qingyu chose a more conservative approach.

As soon as he spoke, the Pokémon on both sides began to move.

After the keystone was revealed, the Mega Stone worn on Gallade's chest in front of Gadgetzan resonated rapidly, and soon a white glow gathered around it, gradually forming a pillar of light that shot into the sky and completely engulfed it.

As for Qingyu, Aiguan Shimei stood still. After sensing the spiritual aura beneath her feet, she immediately remembered the items in her pocket and took out the spiritual seed to slowly nibble on it.

It wasn't until the white light dissipated and the Mega Gallade, clad in a white robe, appeared that it finished its meal and immediately took action.

"Hmm~"

Following the moves taught by a street hustler, Aiguan's sister began to sway her body, trying to reduce her opponent's aggressive desire by acting cute.

And the result was...

This trick worked surprisingly well!
In ancient times, Gallade was revered as a war god, possessing a keen sensitivity to those seeking help, making it a Pokémon with a delicate heart.

However, because of this, when the sister Servant showed her cute and cuddly side, the male Gallade was immediately captivated by her cuteness and even panicked for a moment.

"Gallade, don't let the opponent affect you, use Dark Strike to attack their vitals!"

Noticing this, Cattleya sensed something was wrong and immediately gave a decisive order, commanding Gallade to launch a fierce attack on her sister Esper.

The Dark Strike is effective against Indeedee's Dark-type attacks. If Gallade notices Indeedee's weakness when attacking, it won't matter if Indeedee is affected by Charm if the attack hits its vital point.

That's what Cattleya thought.

However, it is clear that she was being overly idealistic.

Gallade, somewhat bewildered by her sister Aisume, managed to snap out of it in time and launched a fierce attack, but...

When Gallade met the pitiful look in its sister Esper's eyes, Gallade, a Pokémon with a strong sense of chivalry, instinctively held back its chops.

Therefore, even though the evil attribute energy was very effective against the younger sister, this move did not cause any effective damage to her.

"Tsk..."

Upon seeing this, Gadriya, who was behind it, immediately looked down and glared at Qingyu with resentment.

This guy, he definitely did it on purpose!
Even a cute Pokémon like Absorb has resorted to a power move, damn it!
However, what Cattleya didn't notice was...

When she and Gallade both experienced negative emotions, Aoba, as her opponent, already wore a smile that showed that everything was under control.

At the same time, the feet of Aiguan's sister on the field in front of him also faintly shimmered.

But perhaps because the light was too dim, even giving a vague sense of darkness, few people noticed this subtle change.

Only one red-haired girl in the corner of the stands frowned slightly as she looked down at her beloved maid.

That is……

During his childhood, he had witnessed similar phenomena while wandering from place to place.

However, it is a special move called "Displaced Anger," which comes from the ability that some trainers learn by deliberately doing various things to reduce the friendship between their Pokémon in order to quickly train their own Pokémon.

The lower the intimacy level between the two parties, the greater the power of using the "displaced anger" technique, thus unleashing tremendous power in a short period of time.

When Xiao Yin first saw this move, she memorized it.

While using this move would be utterly despicable for a seasoned trainer, it's for the sake of getting stronger faster...

He did consider using that tactic.

And now, the slight signs that Qingyu's obsequious servant is actually somewhat similar to the misplaced anger he remembered?
"No, it must just be my imagination..."

Xiao Yin quickly shook her head.

If their intimacy level were low, there would be absolutely no way that Ai-Guardian would have a smile on his face.

Therefore, there must be other special reasons.

"Love Servant, Magic Space!"

Qingyu spoke again quickly, taking advantage of the moment when Gallade was helpless against Ainz Ooal Gown, and tried to use Trick Room to make Gallade even more passive.

"Gallade, taunt me!"

Cattleya instantly understood and decisively retaliated with provocation.

The moment Indeedee began to channel its energy, Gallade, already reacting, swung its paw chop, easily swatting away Indeedee's arm while simultaneously making a taunting gesture. "You like using standard moves, huh? You like using Trick Room to ambush people, huh?"

Watch as I use provocation to shut down all your varied moves. What chance does your beloved servant sister have now?
Seeing that she had finally turned the tables, Cattleya immediately revealed a confident smile.

"Gallade, use Swords Dance to boost yourself!"

Now that her opponent could no longer harass her, she immediately decided to take the opportunity to make up for the rhythm that Qingyu had disrupted earlier and restore Gallade's combat power to normal levels.

Hooked.

Qingyu raised an eyebrow and immediately shouted:
"Ai-kan-suke, wide-area combat power!"

Although the Pokémon on the field wasn't Mewtwo, the audience was still momentarily stunned when Qingyu announced the move's name.

Mewtwo's wide-area combat power was indeed too strong, leaving a deep impression on them.

As another of Qingyu's main Pokémon, it also has the special ability to start with Psychic Terrain, so Esper's wide-area combat power should also be quite good, right?

"Qingyu suddenly changed his rhythm, abandoning his previous idea of ​​using support moves and then switching out Indeedee after creating an advantageous field. Instead, he took advantage of Gallade's boost and launched a strong attack!"

Even the usually sullen A-Du became passionate.

"Was this anticipated, or was it a choice made out of combat instinct?"

If the trainer on the field were someone else, Lance might have been a little suspicious, wondering if he had run out of options and made such a radical choice to trade moves between Indeedee and Gallade.

But if the target is Aoba...

For no reason at all, A-Du simply believed that he would never do anything reckless or unprepared.

The reality was pretty much as A-Du had imagined.

"Hmm!"

Unlike Mewtwo's terrifying psychic surge, which was almost tangible, Indeedee's wide-area attack wasn't as exaggerated, but it still effectively impacted Gallade at close range, instantly pushing it a distance.

While the Fighting type can counter many Dark-type Pokémon that specialize in fighting Psychic-types, it also makes Psychic attacks more effective against it.

However, Gallade remained unmoved at the last moment, withstanding Indeedee's attack to complete the Swords Dance, and her eyes regained their clarity.

"Gallade, use Dark Strike again to hit the vital points!"

Seeing that her ace, the Mega Evolution who had been hiding until the main tournament, was still unharmed, Cattleya breathed a sigh of relief, and a confident smile quickly appeared on her face.

It seems that Qingyu's trump card is nothing to be afraid of. This Constable is no match for my Gallade!
"The battle between the two sides has reached a fever pitch, and their moves are almost completely out in the open. It seems that the decisive moment is yet to come."

A-Du spoke again, stating his judgment while silently considering the actions of both sides.

Both sides have already used three different moves, and neither side has a chance to defend. Once they use a defensive move, their already determined skill pool will be endlessly targeted.

But can Absolute really withstand Gallade's attack after it regains its fighting power with Sword Dance?

Adu's gaze unconsciously fell on Gallade, its eyes filled with intense seriousness as it rubbed its blades together, emitting a sharp, piercing sound, already poised to launch an attack.

Perhaps it was Indeedee's wide-area combat power that had awakened it; now, only one thought remained in Gallade's mind—

revenge!

He took down the Pokémon that had hurt him in one go to calm his agitated mood.

however……

Just then, A-Du frowned.

As a messenger of the dragon, he has excellent eyesight and often needs to accurately capture the figures of his targets high in the sky.

Previously, due to the perspective of the commentary booth, he had not noticed the unusual appearance of Ai-guanji, who was facing away from him.

But this time, the faint black aura emanating from Gallade was not ignored by Lance again.

Upon seeing this, A-Du was immediately stunned.

Normally, even if you use a Dark-type move, it shouldn't affect the Pokémon itself, right?

But how do you explain the black aura surrounding Gallade...?

Negative emotions?

Before A-Du could even begin to think, he immediately noticed another detail—

The faint black aura surrounding Gallade seemed to be guided by something, rapidly gathering in the same direction.

Their target was Qingyu's maidservant sister, who was located opposite them.

In an instant, A-Du's eyes widened.

Based on the descriptions of the Pokémon Indeedee, a bold yet reasonable conjecture instantly formed:
As is well known, Absolut is an emotion-based Pokémon that feeds primarily on emotional energy, which is why they are deeply connected with humans who are good at expressing emotions and have integrated into society.

This special emotional energy also seems to be controlled by special organs on their heads, which are the main means of energy storage.

So, what happens if you absorb your opponent's emotional energy on the battlefield?
A-Du didn't know the answer to this question, but he figured Ao-Yu would give him one soon.

“Loves to serve.”

Just as Adu had expected, facing the menacing Gallade, Aoba still had a confident smile on his face and spoke with a smile.

"Use the treasured items."

Treasured is a Normal-type move that unleashes a powerful shockwave by concentrating all the power secretly accumulated during the previous battle after using all available resources.

Therefore, this move has some unique limitations.

This move will be difficult to execute if you haven't used more than three different techniques and fully unleashed your power beforehand.

Moreover, this move should have been learned only by male servants, but because she had a good teacher at home, Qingyu's servant sister quickly learned this move, which allowed her to unleash her emotional energy at the same time, while mastering her own unique ability.

Or rather, in Dream's view, this is the correct way to use its power.

"Hmm!"

Since the beginning, Sister Esper has been accumulating emotions from Gallade, and now it's finally time to let them all out!

The servant clenched his fists, and his two drooping ram horns, used to store emotional energy, instantly emitted strange, dark spots of light.

As it charged up its attack, layers of black energy gradually enveloped Assassin's body...

Upon seeing this, the viewers in the stands were completely dumbfounded:
"Teacher Yu, why is your meddlesome servant emitting black smoke...?"

"Something's not right. This move is nine parts wrong, ten parts wrong!"

"This is a treasure??? I'd believe it if you said it was an evil wave!"

(End of this chapter)