Elf: I'm Just a Commentator

Chapter 255 The Real Speaker Scratcher

"The alliance actually resorts to this kind of trap; they have no class whatsoever!"

Lin Xuan watched as Heracross, not far away, was captured into a Poké Ball after collapsing, and couldn't help but complain, "They even used this sweet treat as bait; I didn't even notice for a moment."

Lin Xuan really didn't have much experience in wilderness exploration. The only time she went was in that secret place, where there were coconut trees nearby, and she hardly moved around.

Speaking of adventure, this is the first time. Lin Xuan felt that if he had traveled to the Pokémon world of anime or games instead of this world, he would definitely choose a different method than Ash to challenge the gyms.

For example... when it comes to gym challenges, can't we just take a plane or train? Why do we have to walk? Even just finding a tropical dragon as transportation would be more reliable!

"Luckily, I reacted quickly and avoided falling into this trap."

Lin Xuan nodded and said, while Xiao Dian and the others gave him a special look in return.

Can I have a little face?

【? ? ? 】

[Wasn't it you who opened the sweet jar and lured Heracross here?]

[Thick-skinned trait activated!]

"Let's keep going!"

There was a note under the sweet jar. I hadn't seen it because I was so focused on the sweetness and Heracross. I only opened it now. It had the direction of the recent trial grounds written on it.

"This is the most useful one~" Lin Xuan muttered.

While sweets and such are precious, they are mostly used as ingredients for making energy cubes or for creating special dishes. Holding them in your hand now is really useless except for adding weight.

"Head north... North should be here, right?"

Although Lin Xuan wasn't very good at finding her way around, she did have some general sense of direction... though not much.

Having identified the direction, Lin Xuan quickly found the first trial ground. It covered a considerable area, but thanks to special decorations, it blended perfectly with the surrounding environment, making it difficult to recognize unless one got close.

Even from the outside, it's clear that it's a temporary, rather rudimentary structure, the kind that's good enough to make do with.

"anyone there?"

Lin Xuan pushed open the door and went inside. The room was dimly lit.

"Oh, finally someone's here! I thought I was going to be so unlucky that nobody would show up. We have performance targets too!"

Through the dim light, Lin Xuan could see a wooden recliner in the center of the dojo. The man on the recliner was wearing a straw hat, which he removed after hearing Lin Xuan push the door open.

The man was probably in his thirties, looking somewhat weathered, but despite being of similar age, his hairline was better than Gu Yuan's...

"Hey Speaker, turn on the light for me!"

As soon as the man finished speaking, he saw a figure flash across the training ground, which instantly became brightly lit. Lin Xuan saw the Pokémon he had once "longed for"—the Speaker Krillin!

Holy crap, a speaker grill?!

[What kind of speaker is this? That's rude! It should be called Speaker Hero!]

[After mocking Mimikyu for so long, is she finally going to be punished by Speaker Squirrel?]

Good and evil will ultimately be rewarded!

Lin Xuan's eyes widened when she saw Krillin. She never expected to actually see a trainer using Krillin. What a coincidence!

The examiner seemed to recognize him as well, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"I heard you don't seem to think much of the Speakerbird Pokémon?"

"No, no, no! Where did you hear such rumors? There's never been anything like that. Someone must be spreading rumors about me!" Lin Xuan vehemently retorted.

"In my heart, Speaker Squirrel has always been on par with Dolphin Man. That is Speaker Squirrel Man, who fights against evil and promotes good. He is the embodiment of justice!"

Lin Xuan spoke with great passion, and Xiao Dian and Yi Bu, who were listening nearby, would probably have believed him if they hadn't often heard of Speaker Shuai's reputation in Lin Xuan's live stream.

However, while they remained silent, the viewers in the live chat couldn't bear to watch any longer.

[That's not what you said back then, is it?]

[Speaker enthusiasts, gather here!]

[Supporting Justice Speaker, Shuai Fans' Sharp Comments on Teacher Mimi Qiu]

"Okay, okay, that's good enough~"

The trainer opposite him frowned, revealing a helpless expression. He knew that Lin Xuan's previous words were just a joke, and they were all reasonable and not worth taking too seriously. In everyone's impression, Krillin was indeed a very weak Pokémon.

Even when choosing Bug-type Pokémon, many people prefer Butterfree, Beautifly, and Vivavo, because they are stronger and more visually appealing.

"My name is Cai Ying. I'm a Bug-type Pokémon Trainer and also an examiner at this training ground. Since I've run into you, I'll just come and vouch for Krillin!"

Cai Ying said confidently.

"That doesn't matter, but there's one thing I have to say: this trial must be objective and fair!"

Lin Xuan took two steps back and spoke cautiously. He never expected to actually meet a fan of Speaker Crawler, who was also his examiner. As Speaker Crawler's number one hater, he felt a little embarrassed.

"Don't worry, he's your opponent."

Cai Ying shook his head, indicating that he would never go easy on Lin Xuan because of his identity or deliberately make things difficult for him, as that would not be in line with his original intention. He then pointed to the speaker next to him.

"I just want to prove that there are no useless Pokémon in this world, only useless trainers. Even the weakest Bug-type Pokémon can still have value as long as they meet the right trainer."

Cai Ying said firmly, and Lin Xuan nodded. If Bug-type Pokémon can't get stronger, how did Giovanni's Beedrill manage to dominate everything?

"Then let's have a battle!"

After Lin Xuan uttered those words, the trial battle was about to begin.

"Smaller."

Lin Xuan called out to Xiao Dian, who was watching the show from the side. Although Xiao Dian was a little reluctant, it slowly flew up.

Although the opponent was just a Speaker Cricket, this Speaker Cricket was quite strong, or rather, very strong, and was also a three-star level. Lin Xuan decided to send out his strongest, Little Point, as a sign of respect for the opponent.

[The Battle of the Century!]

【Mimi Qiu Teacher VS Speaker Cricket Warrior】

[We earnestly request that Speaker Hero punish Mimikyu!]

As the battle began, the Speaker Cricket crossed its knife-like arms in front of its chest to play music. Combined with the echoes from the cavities inside its body, this created a unique "singing" skill.

"Charge!"

Lin Xuan showed no mercy and immediately had Xiao Dian use a combat technique she had recently mastered—triggering the electric engine by charging.

Xiao Dian has an exceptional talent for learning skills, and she quickly mastered this technique in a short period of time.

Powerful electricity emanated from the little dot, but then flowed back into its body to recharge, greatly increasing the power of the next electric-type move. At the same time, the electricity that entered its body also increased its special defense by one level.

But none of that is the most important thing. The most important thing is that after these currents circulated through Xiaodian's body, they successfully entered Xiaodian's hidden "organ" and successfully triggered the electric engine!

The song of the speaker reached Xiaodian's ears, but at this moment, Xiaodian was in a state of high excitement because it was simultaneously charging and triggering the electric engine, so the hypnotic effect of the song was completely ignored by Xiaodian.

It is somewhat similar to an alternative electrical field, but it only acts on itself.

After all, the reason why Electric Terrain can prevent Pokémon from falling asleep is because of the continuous flow of electric current. Even if it cannot be used directly for attacks, it can keep the Pokémon on the field awake at all times.

Little Dot was in that state at that moment, extremely excited.

"Dandan!"

I'm going to take on ten of them!

Little Dot waved at Speaker Squirrel, saying, "Speaker Squirrel? Today I'm going to transform into Electric Flying Mouse!"

Faced with Xiaodian's "provocative" skills, Cai Ying did not act impulsively, but she also knew that the speaker's most proficient singing skills were probably useless.

Hmm... his favorite skill as a speaker cricket is singing, after all, it can be considered a kind of racial talent.

It was incredibly dirty, but Lin Xuan intelligently matched it with something, so it didn't have a problem with it. If it were Gallade or Eevee, this singing move would likely be effective.

"Grid!"

"Sticky Net!"

Two large nets appeared simultaneously in front of the two Pokémon, but the smaller net looked significantly stronger, as it was primarily an offensive skill.

With its aerial advantage, it directly knocked down and covered the sticky net, heading straight for the speaker cover.

However, the sticky net itself is very tough. Although it was obviously no match for it, it still bought the Speaker Cricket some time to escape from under the electric net and avoid being hit directly.

After all, this was a charged electric grid, and the current it carried made Cai Ying feel a little shocked just by looking at it. She wondered if this was really a skill that a three-star electric flying mouse could use.

But before the Speaker Cricket could catch its breath, the little dot that was in mid-air vanished without a trace. Cai Ying carefully scanned the battlefield and found that the little dot had flown directly to the Speaker Cricket's side and then performed an acrobatic feat.

Speaker Squirrel barely managed to react and tried to counter with a series of slashes, but it was no match for the opponent and was knocked away by Little Dot.

"Dandan!"

The little dot that stayed in place stood with its hands on its hips, and the open wing membrane behind it really gave it the look of a cape.

I'd call myself Electric Flying Mouse Man!

[It seems that Electric Flying Mouse Man is still the better choice!]

[What are Dolphin Man and Speaker Cricket Man? From now on, I only recognize Electric Flying Mouse Man.]

The current on the surface of the little dot's body is much smaller than before. After all, the boost to electric skills from charging disappears after the power grid is activated, but it doesn't increase speed.