Pokémon: Trainers Returning from Monster Hunter

Chapter 96: Taking the exploitation to the extreme!

The evening glow fell on the battlefield of Orange Academy.

The unrepaired field is now devoid of Pokémon and trainers.

But the surrounding audience lingered, still discussing the afternoon's match with great interest.

Even they themselves don't believe it when they hear it.

The most exciting match of the entire day was surprisingly played by the Speaker Cricket.

Still the same old hot-blooded hero who swept through three opponents in one go!

The cause of all this was neither the dojo master nor the Elite Four member, but a teacher who specialized in mythology and history.

To put it bluntly...

If we were to rank today's matches by the level of excitement, the top three would be...

Oreki will account for at least two of the four matches.

This is a battle event with many gym leaders and even Elite Four members participating.

It's simply unbelievable.

"Today was definitely worth it! Oreki-senpai is amazing!"

At the exit, a girl with tanned skin and a high ponytail remarked.

"That's right, Nemo-neechan, Poppi also thinks Oreki-nii is amazing!"

Beside her, Poppi, who was a head shorter than Nemo, nodded in agreement.

"Poppy is amazing too. She's younger than me, but she already has several Pokémon in their final forms."

Nemo clenched her fist, full of fighting spirit, "However, one day, I will definitely surpass you."

"Go Nemo!"

Bopi obediently responded.

They didn't actually know each other before; they only met during Orange Academy's anniversary celebration.

Nemo had only recently moved to Padia and was unfamiliar with Tabletop City.

I got lost when I arrived this morning, and then I ran into Bopi and gave her directions.

Even though she wasn't very athletic, she wouldn't have been able to climb those hundreds of steps to reach Orange Academy without Poppi's Steel Crow's help.

It must be said, this is a sad story.

"Hey, Poppi, where are you going?"

Nemo was just about to walk towards the academy gate when she noticed that Poppi wasn't following, so she turned around and asked.

Bopi stopped and tilted his head to think for a moment.

"The president's office, but Poppi doesn't actually know it; he'll have to do some research."

"It's all about feeling around!" Nemo chased after her. "Come on, I'll help you look."

"Mmm! Thank you, Nemo!"

Chairman's Office.

"Chairman, why wasn't there an awards ceremony after the event ended?"

As soon as he entered the office, Oreki couldn't wait to ask.

Please, the way today's battle turned out must have cost him a lot of brain cells.

Judging from the enthusiastic response from the audience at the end, the mission was probably more than accomplished.

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We can't just abandon our benefactors after we've served our purpose!

"Don't worry, you'll definitely get your prize."

Ye Ci felt quite helpless and walked towards the inner room of the office.

She initially thought Oreki was just using it as an excuse, but it turns out he really came for the prize.

What kind of situation is this?

Upon seeing this.

Xinli suddenly had an "aha!" expression. "It seems like you're lacking resources, junior. Why don't you join our Padia League? Pokémon training resources are easy to negotiate."

"I refuse!"

Without the slightest hesitation, he broke off a piece of wood and answered.

What a joke.

I don't want to live Aoki's life!

No, the way he looks so weathered now, you could probably call him Uncle Aoki.

"You rascal," Xinli lightly punched Oreki's shoulder, "you rejected the beautiful senior's invitation so decisively."

Actually, unlike Lip, Cindy did not graduate from Orange Academy.

Although Oreki studied at Orange Academy for a period of time after graduating, she did not do so through the student pathway.

After completing her studies, she participated in the Road to Champion challenge at Ye Ci's invitation, and then naturally became the League's Ground King.

Suddenly addressing her as "junior" is probably another trick by a "malicious senior"!

Oreki then put on a pitiful expression, "Please spare me, Shinri-senpai."

"Tsk, there's nothing I can do about that handsome junior's pitiful expression."

Xin Li casually put one hand in her pocket, looking very carefree.

"I'll let you off the hook for today, and I hope that one day we can have a full-team battle."

"It will happen," Oreki replied.

At this moment, Yeci came out from the inner room, holding a gadget that looked like a Poké Ball, but it was completely black except for a ring around the edge that resembled a clasp.

"Does the renowned mythologist know about this item?"

Ye Ci shook the black sphere in his hand and teased.

"The Crystal Bead, has Dr. Orin already developed it?"

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Ye Ci was a little confused.

How come you know about this too?

"I studied under Dr. Orin for a while after I graduated," Oreki explained. "You were quite busy during that time, so you might not have noticed?"

"I see."

Ye Ci nodded, no longer hesitating, and handed over the Taijing Pearl.

"Since you know this is a Crystal Bead, I don't need to explain how to use it, right?"

Oreki took the Crystal Bead; it was much heavier than he had imagined.

Hmm? That's not right.

To use the Crystal Bead, you not only need a certain number of Crystal Fragments, but you also need to be in the Padia region.

Because the tert-energy required for its activation exists only in Padia.

Ah, this—

Disposable props?

Seeing Oreki's speechless expression, Yaji's lips curled up slightly.

"It seems that Dr. Orin told you a lot of secrets before she went to the Padia Pit."

"To be honest, this thing can only be used in the Parthian region at the moment, so—would you like to reconsider?"

This is a blatant, overt conspiracy!

but!

Please allow me to refuse again.

Oreki remains true to his original aspirations.

As for what the original intention was—it certainly wasn't to join the Padiya League.

For the first time, Ye Ci felt a bit of dislike for people with strong willpower.

Since Oreki knows about the Crystal Beads, he must also understand that the Crystal Beads have a revolutionary impact on Pokémon battles.

Even so, should I still refuse?!

She couldn't help but think of a comment she'd seen that afternoon.

As expected of you!

"Alright, alright, I won't try to persuade you anymore."

Yeji temporarily abandoned the idea of ​​winning over Oreki.

"This crystal bead is fully charged; you can use it once. If you want to use it again, you can fly to Padia to recharge it, or—you can have it sent over."

Finally, as if she had thought of something, she emphasized it.

"Round-trip airfare and accommodation are not included; you'll also need to purchase your own Taijing fragments!!"

"How stingy, Chairman," Oreki muttered under his breath.

Ye Ci's face hardened. "What did you say?"

"Nothing—someone's knocking on the door."

"Don't try to change the subject."

I'm serious.

Oreki walked to the door and opened it.

Outside the door, Nemo, who had just raised her hand to knock, froze in place.

But the next second, her eyes suddenly brightened.

"Oreki-senpai!!"

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"That's how it is. Poppi wants to study at Orange Academy!"

Although Bopi stumbled over his words a bit, he still managed to make his purpose clear.

Looking at the little girl, who was at most seven or eight years old, Yi Ci pinched her brow and felt a slight headache.

Instead of answering immediately, he turned to look at Xin Li.

"Where's Mufeiren? I haven't seen him all day."

Xinli thought for a moment and replied, "It seems he went to interview for a new head of teaching affairs."

"Oh right."

Ye Ci sighed, realizing she had completely forgotten about the matter.

As expected, with Aoki absent, both the league and the academy seemed a bit chaotic.

Can't help but.

Her gaze toward Oreki became somewhat melancholic.

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Don't do that, Chairman. You can't force things.

Oreki coughed lightly, bringing the topic back on track.

"Chairman, since the alliance is lacking a top-tier player, why not consider this young boy, Poppi?"

Hopefully, saying this won't get me arrested by the Alliance for "encouraging the Alliance President to employ child laborers"—

"I?"

"Her?!" ×2

A moment later, at the Orange Academy's King-level training ground.

Looking at the Earth-based tortoise on the field, whose performance had declined, Xinli and Yeci both fell into deep thought.

You mean...

A seven-year-old girl can command three Pokémon—Bronze Elephant, Corviknight, and Greatsmith—and through their tacit cooperation, she can hold her own against Elite Four Pokémon for a short time.

They wouldn't have believed it if they hadn't seen it with their own eyes.

It seems so.

Oreki, who won against the Gym Leader and Elite Four using the random Pokémon battle mode, doesn't seem so outrageous anymore?

For a moment, Xinli's gaze towards Bopi became intense.

Putting aside other things.

With such exaggerated combat power, wouldn't it be enough for them to study at the Padia Alliance for a year to relieve some of the combat pressure on me and Hachisaku?

What? You mean Aoki?

That guy doesn't need to share the burden.

Swish!

Xinli turned to look at Yeci.

Ye Ci nodded without changing his expression.

I'm simply eager to find talented people; it shouldn't count as using child labor, right? Probably—

Upon seeing this.

Xinli retrieved the earthen tortoise, ran all the way to Bopi, and squatted down.

"Popi, your abilities have already surpassed the admission standards of Orange Academy."

"Huh? How could this happen—"

Bopi was at a loss for what to do.

Didn't we agree that Orange Academy would accept students ranging from grandfathers in their fifties and sixties to children as young as ten?

Why is there now an additional requirement for ability?

The more she thought about it, the more wronged she felt.

I'm only training my Pokémon because I'm worried about being too old.

woo-

Seeing that the little girl was about to burst into tears, Xinli panicked instead.

No, don't cry.

I haven't finished speaking yet!

She quickly changed the subject.

"but!!"

"but?"

The older sister's sudden change of heart rekindled Bopi's hope, and tears welled up in her eyes but she managed not to let them fall.

Xinli forced a smile, "You can temporarily learn from me and President Yeci. It's practically like joining the academy."

Upon hearing this, the tears in Bopi's eyes instantly disappeared. She sniffed lightly and asked to confirm, "Really? Is it really okay?"

"OK."

Ye Ci walked over.

"Wow! That's great!!" Poppi jumped up happily. "Thank you, Sister Xinli and Sister Yeci!"

That's an incredibly fast change of expression.

Xinli thought to herself, feeling like she had been deceived.

Speaking of which, she just called out to Ye Ci—"Sister?"

He looked up and met the president's slightly warning gaze.

Xin Li bit her lip lightly, successfully holding back her emotions.

Ye Ci rolled her eyes.

Am I that old? Isn't it normal to be called "sister"?

She waved her hand and pointed to Oreki, who was watching the battle from a distance.

"No need to thank us, it was that older brother who recommended you. Although I don't know how he knew about your abilities—well, he's always been quite unpredictable."

It has never been surprising in terms of being unexpected.

Looking at it this way, perhaps it's not so surprising?

Seeing that the three seemed to have finished talking, Oreki came over with Nemo, who was still chattering away.

The first sentence spoken.

"Chairman, if you're not going to say anything more, how do you plan to thank me for my enthusiastic recommendation?"

"You brat, you've come back to cause trouble, haven't you?!"

.——

"Chairman, I'll be taking my leave now. Thank you for the prize!"

Oreki waved goodbye to Yaji, whose face was somewhat dark, not far away.

Ye Ci replied irritably, "If you have nothing else to do, you'd better get back to Fengyuan right now!"

"What a fickle chairperson! Popi, you'd better listen to me."

Oreki asked again.

He had always been very curious about this youngest superstar in the league's history.

In his past life, when he was playing games and battling the Elite Four, his first reaction when he saw Poppy, this little guy, pull out a bunch of level 80+ Steel-type Pokémon was...

This guy is nine years old?!

He only confirmed it today after a chance meeting.

It turns out that the gap between people can sometimes be even greater than the gap between a human and a hyena.

So, it's not something that netizens find hard to accept that he can go toe-to-toe with Cyndaquil's Garchomp, right?

"Big brother, wait a minute!"

Bopi came running over with her short legs.

Although she didn't know why Oreki knew her, she had indeed received his help at this moment.

In addition, she had just witnessed the other party taking a mysterious-looking prop from Ye Ci's collection.

After thinking it over, she decided to repay the other party in return!

After rummaging through her small bag, Poppi took out something and mysteriously placed it in Oreki's hand.

"Big brother, this is for you. Thank you for speaking up for Bopi!"

Oreki looked down.

A cylindrical piece of metal with a concave ring in the middle.

Hmm—a metal film?

As expected of the future Steel-type Elite Four member, he casually pulls out items related to the Steel type.

"Thank you, Bopi."

Oreki did not refuse.

After all, it's impossible for someone to raise so many Gym Leader-level Pokémon at such a young age without family resources and connections.

A piece of metal film may not be much different from an ordinary toy to Poppi.

But for Oki, it was a godsend, perfect for the young blacksmith to carry.

Today, although I was a bit tired, I gained a lot.

Thinking this, Oreki opened his satchel, inside which was a purple stone slab!

That's right!

After his persistent arguing, Ye Ci finally relented and allowed him to choose any prop from the collection room.

As soon as I entered the door...

He then saw this highly poisonous stone slab.

After learning a little more, Oreki found out that the stone slab was found by Yaji in the cave where Crystal Sprout had been when he subdued her.

It seems that it was precisely because of this ordinary stone slab that her Crystal Sprout Poison-attribute moves were exceptionally powerful.

At Jingguangya's suggestion, she brought the unknown stone slab back.

All we know so far is that when Crystal Flower releases a poison-type move on it, the power is greatly increased.

However, carrying such a large stone slab in actual combat is quite inconvenient.

Ye Ci then readily gave him the stone slab.

Oreki was quite surprised to find two stone slabs in Padiya in just two days.

Could it be that Padia is truly destined for me?

No, you can't have that kind of thought.

I'd be treated like a star—bah, a beast of burden to die of exhaustion!

Forget it, now is not the time to dwell on this.

Looking at the words in the void, Oreki was filled with anticipation.

So you finally know about the update, Erbi system!

[First tier of rewards unlocked: System module update in progress, please wait! (7.6%)]

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