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Chapter 66. Go talk to my insurance company!

[It's a dead insurance policy! What an obscure item, I almost forgot it even existed.]

[Seriously, is the Speaker Krill really that tough? Even the Aerial Ace, which is twice as effective against the Fossilized Aerodactyl, couldn't take it down in one hit. I thought it was equipped with the Momentum Sash...]

But it doesn't seem to make much difference, does it? Isn't severe disability the same as being completely disabled?

Empty the insurance, a magical combat item.

When the Pokémon carrying it misses a move, its speed will increase significantly.

Talk to my insurance company!

Although it's an obscure item, it can be bought in real life, and the price is acceptable for trainers.

The artisans in this world can really make anything.

As for your question about why a piece of paper can have such a magical effect...

You're right, but that's the rule of the Pokémon world.

The final interpretation of this thing belongs to the creator god Arceus, and even I don't know the exact principle behind it.

Qingyu's tactic for the speaker cricket was very simple.

It starts by singing, and even without any insurance coverage, it still generates profit regardless of whether the target wins or not.

If you hit, that's even better; it can force your opponent to retreat, strengthen themselves on the spot, and then take over.

It's acceptable if you miss. After using up your speed boost, even a speaker-like creature can safely escape the battlefield and pass on its power to the next teammate.

However, due to the type advantage, even with its durability maxed out, the Snorkel almost died on the spot...

This is a last resort, since the base stats of the Snorlax are what they are, and it's really hard for it to be effective in normal battles.

In doubles, it can still control the game by eliminating songs, which has a very high tactical importance, but in singles, it is almost impossible to find.

For unconventional Pokémon, unconventional tactics must be devised.

Fortunately, Lance made a relatively conservative choice, attacking while dodging the singing; otherwise, if a Stone Attack had hit him, he probably would have lost a Pokémon at the start of the game.

Of course, it was also because Aoba's first team was the Pteranodon that Aoba dared to play like this.

Aerodactyl is extremely fast, has decent physical attack, and possesses a tough head, which makes it well-suited for powerful moves.

However, it cannot learn the two STAB moves Brave Bird and Double Headbutt, and can only use Normal-type Tackle...

Other moves are always a bit lacking in power and accuracy, so it's difficult for them to perform up to their full potential.

This is very embarrassing.

With his stamina almost depleted, the Speaker Cricket threw out the golden baton. After being retrieved, he was replaced by the Centipede King, who was covered in purple armor.

Normally, the relay team should start with it.

Because it has a very powerful property.

accelerate!
"Centipede King, hold the line."

"Fossil Pteranodon, Stone Attack!"

A-Du seemed to realize something, and immediately made more aggressive commands the moment the Centipede King appeared.

Highly skilled trainers will instinctively make the most appropriate decisions based on the situation on the field.

He had already sensed that something was wrong with Qingyu's team.

With the two speaking almost simultaneously, it was clear that the Centipede King, who had received the power of the Speaker Cricket, was faster.

As the barrier unfolded, A-Du frowned slightly on the other side of the screen.

In reality, it would be almost impossible for Scoliped to stop its own Pokémon's ultimate move.

However, the game leveled the playing field by placing more emphasis on command and tactical arrangements, which gave the opponent a chance to defend.

After stopping the giant rock thrown by the fossil pterosaur, the Centipede King's body, like the previous Speaker Cricket, once again showed a slight orange glow.

That's a sign that your abilities have been enhanced. [Holy crap, maintaining speed and there's this kind of combo? Streamer, aren't you just getting free stuff? lol]

After continuous upgrades, it completely dominates in speed even against Flying-type opponents...

[This relay team seems to have some merit; next, it seems like we should strengthen the push team, right?]

The effect of the Speed-Up trait is that it speeds up the next attack after each action. When combined with Protect, it becomes a very shameless way for the Relay team to get a free boost.

In reality, you can break through defenses with a huge difference in strength, but in the game, there are almost no ways to counter it.

With three speed boosts, even a Krillin can outrun almost all other Pokémon.

Except for one particularly impatient Lei Ji Eleqi.

Facing the fossil pterosaur, Qingyu's next task was quite simple—

With just one or two Iron Wall attacks, A-Du's team, which mainly consists of physical attackers, will be unable to break through Centipede King's steel defense!
But Qingyu wasn't in a hurry.

His speed advantage gives him the confidence to strike first after being caught off guard, so waiting for his opponent to make the first move before counterattacking is the most reliable strategy.

Just then, A-Du's next command came out—

"Blow it away."

"Rockfall!"

After a moment's hesitation, Qingyu spoke up, feeling a surge of emotion.

As expected of the Dodo bird, it instantly figured out how to disrupt the relay team's rhythm.

As expected, truly high-level trainers in this world are quite formidable.

This relay tactic has a very strong snowballing ability, but it also has weaknesses.

For forced rotation moves like Blow Away and Roar, Centipede King has no ability to interrupt them with Taunt, nor can it maintain its position on the field; it can only rely on Rock Slide and luck...

The rubble controlled by the Centipede King fell first, causing considerable damage to the Aerodactyl, but it was not fatal and did not cause the opponent to flinch.

The next moment, the fossil pterosaur rolled up its wings in resentment, and a strong gust of wind swept past, blowing the centipede king off the field.

According to the battle rules, Pokémon that are blown out of the field must be forcibly recalled.

After the Centipede King was retrieved, the Ancient Giant Dragonfly took its place.

[This seems to be the first time the streamer has suffered a setback. It's clear their skill level still falls short of champion-level trainers...]

[It's already ridiculous enough that a mid-tier high-level player can be matched with a master-level player, but to be matched with this opponent is truly an "evenly matched adversary"!]

[Dodo bird: What is this thing? All flashy and fancy! I'll blow it away!]

Seeing that Qingyu's pre-battle preparations were easily neutralized in one move, the comments section couldn't help but start to complain.

However, Qingyu didn't show any expression.

"Fossil Pteranodon, Stone Attack!"

"Ancient Giant Dragonfly, see through it!"

After skillfully issuing commands and blocking another attack from the fossil pterosaur, Qingyu's lips curled up slightly.

"Don't rush, let the bullets fly for a while..."

He may not make a profit, but he will definitely not lose money.

At the cost of most of the Speaker Cracker's stamina and one boosting opportunity, the Fossil Aerodactyl, which poses the greatest threat to the relay team, has had its health reduced to the kill threshold, and there will be no second chance to blow it away.

Meanwhile, his relay team's foundation was almost completely undamaged, and they still had the ability to seize a second opportunity to strengthen themselves.

Although the rhythm wasn't perfect, it wasn't bad either, and he could actually accept it completely.

"That's what they say, but this match was really tough..."

Qingyu sighed silently.

The real game is only just beginning!
Diary of a Fallen Hero, May 5.16
This battle might be a little long, maybe four or five chapters, but the author really isn't padding it out; I struggled with every step of the writing process for a long time qwq
Because my opponents are getting increasingly skilled, this time I want to try to write about the clashes between top players, not just simple tactical domination. Therefore, psychological warfare and tactical breakdown will inevitably take up more space. I'll definitely finish writing it by tomorrow; I hope you understand.
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