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Chapter 37 Working Man Aoki

Padia area, Jinhui Town.

In late November, the chill of autumn arrives earlier than usual.

The streets of Jinhui Town were brightly lit, overshadowing the last rays of the setting sun on the horizon.

Customers come and go at the famous Padiya restaurant, "Bao Shi Tang".

"It was delicious, thank you for the meal."

A middle-aged man in a classic suit, with a few striking streaks of white highlights on his slicked-back hair, sat in a corner, his hands clasped together with a satisfied expression.

"Simple things are indeed the best. There is no dish with a richer flavor than the grilled rice balls at this restaurant."

Aoki let out a long sigh, brushed off the few grains of rice that had fallen on him, silently placed a banknote in the corner of his plate, picked up his briefcase, and turned to leave.

As an ordinary employee in the alliance's sales department, although my performance was terrible, I was able to keep my job because I was serious enough and was always the last one to leave work.

Of course, grilled rice balls are a must after leaving get off work on Sundays.

This is a wonderful remedy for elevating your soul after a week's work.

Without it, I might still be alive, but I'd probably be practically dead by now.

Back at Jinhui Dojo, Aoki sat on the sofa, lost in thought.

After a whole week of intense work, he suddenly had a relaxing night, but he didn't know what to do.

Besides the performance targets that are impossible to meet, what other tasks are there?

All the alliance work documents sent by Yeci have been processed.
The dojo was also closing time.

Why does leisure time, which should be a time of joy, feel so empty instead?

Aoki stared blankly at the sky, trying to come up with an answer with his lifeless, vacant gaze.

"Speaking of which, it seems Ci also suggested that I change my style..."

He suddenly remembered that there was something very important that he hadn't dealt with yet.

Because he simultaneously held the positions of dojo master and champion, the top champion of Padiya also forced him to change his style.

"So complicated……"

Aoki prefers Normal-type Pokémon.

From a young age, he grasped the truth of this world—

The most authentic life is the simple and ordinary one.

Therefore, he longed for an ordinary life.

Perhaps he would rather be an ordinary office worker than a superstar.

It was precisely because of his unwavering commitment to his original aspirations that he was eventually chosen by the League as a general attribute specialist and thus gained his current dual status.

However, as the chief champion also said.

"To achieve a breakthrough, you must first change your style..."

Aoki murmured.

"But apart from the general attributes, I don't seem to have any interest in the other attributes..."

"How about we try out the Starhawk's flight ability?"

Many flying-type bird Pokémon are tied to the normal type, while pure flying-type Pokémon are very rare.

If it's the Hawks or the Warriors Hawks, I should be quite familiar with them.

With that thought in mind, Aoki sat up from the sofa and opened Pokémon Champion with the controller.

Although they don't usually have much time to play games, at Ye Ci's request, the three kings still managed to quickly reach the advanced ball rank.

After all, Orange Academy plans to use this game as homework for combat classes, to set an example for the students.

That's true, we need to set an example for the future of Parthia...

Aoki sighed.

Since that's the case, let's put in even more effort.

But why am I still dealing with work-related matters after work?

……

[Is that Aoki himself on the other side?! I didn't expect the streamer to run into such a tough opponent in his qualifying match...]

[There's nothing I can do, I got punished by the system. It's not your fault we lost this round, Teacher Yu!]

[It's not shameful for the gym owner to lose to the king!]

Upon noticing the official verification on the other end, the chat instantly filled with a joyful atmosphere. Even Qingyu was a little puzzled.

Even if he was matched with Ci, he felt it was acceptable, but he always felt something was off about Aoki.

Hey bro, don't you have to work overtime?
But since he had already been matched with someone, he had no choice but to accept it.

"My sword has not been at a disadvantage either. Those haters who are already criticizing the streamer before the fight is even over, just wait!"

After Qingyu pressed the confirm button, the opponent's lineup list appeared:
Tropical Dragon, Flower Bird, Tanabata Bluebird, Muck Eagle, Entangling Flamingo, Warrior Eagle.

"Flying squadron?"

Qingyu couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement.

Besides his working-class form, Aoki also has two other identities: a Normal-type Gym Leader and a Flying-type Elite Four member.

So, did I run into Aoki, the king of the gods?

"But it doesn't matter, the streamer is playing against the elite!"

Qingyu smiled, confirming that the protagonist of today's competition, the Fierce Arrow Eagle, would be the starting lineup.

Apart from the Electric-type Flappy, Aoki's other Pokémon pose little threat to Talonflame.

This is the perfect stage for it to shine.

After entering the battle, Aoki sent out his starting hero, the Starhawk.

The Mk Eagle, circling high in the sky, let out a sharp, powerful cry, causing the Arrow Eagles on Qingyu's side to tremble involuntarily.

It appears to be a threatening trait.

Qingyu nodded to himself. Although the Talonflame's attack might be greatly reduced due to its special ability, he had no intention of switching it out.

In battles between Flying-type Pokémon, the initiative is crucial.

Therefore, after the Pokémon from both sides appeared, they immediately issued commands without prior agreement.

"Fierce Arrow Eagle, athletic!"

"Starhawk, thief!"

The commands, issued almost simultaneously, caused the two bird Pokémon to act one after the other.

But the Arrowhawk was clearly faster, and before the Mkhawk's attack could arrive, it had already prepared its enhanced wing-spreading posture.

Bodybuilding enhances one's offensive and defensive capabilities by tensing muscles.

The Mk Eagle is extremely aggressive, but when it attacks the Arrow Eagle's muscular chest, it doesn't cause much damage.

Taking advantage of a lull in the attack, it casually snatched the props it was carrying.

Qingyu actually felt like laughing at this...

Items are indeed an important part of Pokémon battles, but for Talonflame, not having items might actually be a good thing.

Let's give this flying gem to Uncle Aoki as a gift.

[Why is it upgraded at the start? Isn't the strategy supposed to be to start strong with the Arrowhawk and then unleash a barrage of attacks from beginning to end?]

[Actually, there's nothing wrong with it, I'm just a little too intimidated to fight back lol]

[Does anyone really think a streamer can beat a top streamer? This is just a formality; they need to figure out the hierarchy first!]

Qingyu made an unconventional move right from the start, sparking a heated discussion in the live chat.

Generally speaking, the most common tactic for the Arrow Eagle is what the comments say: maximize its output and become a suicide truck to blow up the enemy.

Actually, you can tell from the bodybuilding at the beginning that his use of the Arrowhawk is not that extreme.

After all, overly monotonous tactics are easily countered.

So he's planning to play something fancy this time.

"Starhawk, blow it away!"

In front of the television screen, Aoki vaguely sensed that something was wrong with his opponent, so he decisively changed his rhythm.

however……

"provocative!"

Before the Starhawk could use its Blow Away to knock itself off the field, the Arrowhawk flicked its finger, forcibly interrupting its action.

[Holy crap? Teacher Yu predicted Aoki's command?]

The viewers in the live chat were collectively shocked.

Regarding the Garbage Wings, the most memorable thing for everyone should be the mindless Brave Bird. However, the tactic of slowly buffing and relying on Roost to stay alive in single battles is also quite disgusting. Before the nerf, the +1 priority Roost was really outrageous!
(P.S. In the game, Aoki's Starhawk really does have a thief; don't ask me how I know...)
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