So I'm a sheep.

"what"

Shimomura Hirotaka flicked the oil lamp in his hand, and amidst the rising smoke, a huge blue sprite emerged.

"This is the spirit that is one with me—the Genie. It is at the same level as you, a quasi-god."

"Hey, don't just introduce it."

At this moment, a mouth popped out of the 'oil lamp' and began to complain.

"This is a pretty useless magic lamp, and it's probably only a pseudo-god level spirit."

Hirotaka Shimomura quickly covered its mouth: "It's such a talkative fellow. It's a pity that I can't summon my comrades without it."

"It's two to one now. Are you going to come back with me obediently, or should I beat you down and drag you back?"

"..."

What? So they weren't lobbyists, but violent thugs who can't get things done without violence.

"Secret Technique: Mental Destruction Beam!"

Two laser beams shot out from Sasha's eyes. The genie shifted its body, but ultimately let the lasers shine on it.

The mental channel was indeed disrupted, and feeling the effects of this move, Shimomura Hirotaka actually smiled.

"Hmph, incredible skill."

"Unfortunately, it's completely useless against a trainer like me..."

After consuming a small amount of spiritual energy, the spiritual channel connecting the genie and the man reappeared.

It doesn't matter if the old spiritual channel disappears; we can just build a new one on the spot.

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"That move of yours won't be very effective in high-level combat."

As he rubbed the magic lamp with his left hand, Yutaka Shimomura's aura surged instantly.

"Also, let me tell you a piece of common knowledge about the Heavenly Kings."

"Don't get too close to the Elite Four Trainers!"

With a speed beyond human vision, the man grabbed the hostage and quickly retreated.

"Hehe, if you don't want this girl to lose her life, you'd better surrender obediently."

"..."

Haruko Sugawara, who was being held hostage, was completely dumbfounded. The two pseudo-legendary Pokémon hadn't made a move, but he, a trainer, had taken the initiative.

Aren't trainers supposed to stand behind and coordinate with their Pokémon to unleash their special moves?

How could he possibly get involved personally?

and......

"How can you move so fast? Are you human or an elf?"

"Hmph, what do third-rate trainers know?"

Shimomura Hirotaka chuckled dismissively. There were plenty of ways to strengthen oneself, such as using a magic lamp, bathing in dragon blood, or transplanting bloodlines.

Even without relying on those 'external forces', just by continuously developing their brains and gaining powerful mental strength, Elite 1 trainers can defeat most Pokémon below the pseudo-legendary level on their own.

Of course, these are things that a mere third-rate trainer would have no idea about or even be able to imagine.

"I thought humans were playing the role of 'commanders' plus 'powerful stimulants,' but I never imagined they could participate in the battle themselves."

"This is the orthodox path for trainers, but unfortunately, that cataclysm took too much from humanity."

Hirotaka Shimomura grabbed Haruko by the neck with one hand: "Spirit, answer my question."

"Will you fight a futile resistance regardless of your comrades' lives, or simply admit defeat?"

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This guy keeps calling himself a third-rate trainer, but he doesn't hesitate to threaten me with Haruko at all.

'A typical villainous party member, they look arrogant, but they're actually shameless.'

"fall"

As he suddenly slipped, Shimomura Hirotaka decisively gave the genie an attack order.

"..."

He quickly got up, then fell again.

He got up and fell down.

He got up and fell down.

After falling fifteen times in a row, the man finally sat down obediently on the ground.

During this time, the Genie didn't attack, and the third-rate trainer took the opportunity to run behind the Angel.

Hirotaka Shimomura's face was gloomy. After he once again urged his spirit through the mental channel, the genie actually turned into smoke and returned to the lamp.

What, what's going on?

In short, things are very bad.

"Secret Technique: Spatial Transfer!"

Although it doesn't have any direct attack methods, the genie's support capabilities are unparalleled.

"..."

"Secret Technique: Spatial Transfer!"

"Evacuate! Evacuate quickly!"

In his panic, Shimomura Hirotaka couldn't help but slap the genie lamp hard: "Stop playing dead, get out of here!!!"

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No matter how much they urged and called out, neither the warriors of one mind nor the genie lamp gave Shimomura Hirotaka a clear answer.

Not only did they not respond, they even temporarily blocked the mental channels.

What are you doing?

'Have you fallen for some strange trick? Answer me!'

"Although you are a villain, you have a deep bond with your elf."

Sensing the targeted pressure released by Sasha, the two elves were unable to fight and had almost completely surrendered mentally.

If this extreme emotion were to 'contaminate' Shimomura Yutaka through his mental channels, this man would likely live in the shadow of the angel for the rest of his life.

Therefore, the genie and the lamp risked their last bit of strength to gamble on the passage. The villains may be villains, but Shimomura Hirotaka is a partner they truly acknowledge.

"Let's drag him to jail and starve him for ten or fifteen days first."

At a command, two incredibly strong frogs, their muscles bulging and exuding an aura of philosophical power, dragged the man down.

Damn it! Damn it!

Of course he wanted to resist, but as soon as he stood up, Shimomura Hirotaka fell hard.

The fall finally brought him to his senses. Thinking about his eerie silence and the strange condition on his body, after a struggle in his heart, the man finally gave up resisting.

"..."

"You just defeated the leader of the Three Heroes Association?"

After Shimomura Hirotaka was dragged out, Haruko asked him with a strange look.

"Did I fight with him?" the little girl asked back.

Well, now that you mention it, it certainly doesn't seem like they made a move.

"Sasha, you are much more capable than I imagined."

"Yes, I should be much more capable than you think right now."

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Sasha waited idly until evening, and just as she was about to decide to use the backup plan, the pale-faced woman arrived late.

"I am Sae Kawamoto, the Alliance envoy. I apologize for being late."

"It seems that Jinshui City is not important enough, so the alliance sent a Heavenly King over here."

Before the frowning female superstar could say anything, the little girl pressed on, "What about the two club presidents who were blocking the way? Did you catch them or did they escape?"

"He fought two opponents alone and barely managed to force them to retreat."

Upon hearing this, Sasha shook her head.

“You’re not being honest from the start; your sincerity is even less than that man’s.”

"..."

After a moment of silence, Sae Kawamoto spoke up: "I have two other companions, but they are guards, not envoys, so I will speak with you alone."

That's more like it.

The little girl smiled and said, "Qingzi, bring tea and drinks!"

"Please have some tea."

"Sasha, the orange juice you wanted."

"The current gym leader of the Blue Sky Gym?"

Feeling the scrutinizing gaze of the female superstar, Haruko suddenly felt immense pressure.

"Uh, I'm the victim, Haruko Sugawara, and I'm now reluctantly working as a waitress."

"Not under control?"

"Elves and I are both free; we just serve angels, either willingly or unwillingly."

Haruko glanced at the little girl furtively and, seeing that she didn't react, quickly excused herself.