Ditto doesn't move

P.S.: Dynasty Warriors Origins is pretty good, but the dialogue makes me feel like I'm playing an otome game.

Brother, don't do this.

Volume 2, Grand Alliance Chapter: Chapter 125 A Good Show (Part 2)

Before the beloved Emperor began to do great things, most trainers had long held the same consensus.

Isn't there often a saying like this:

A seasoned Pokémon breeder can judge a Pokémon's development at a glance by its fur, color, physique, and temperament, and can even predict whether the Pokémon will develop any adverse conditions or diseases.

The realm above Elite Four is too far away to discuss for now. For ordinary trainers and gym leaders, how can they judge the strength of their opponents at a glance?

In reality, you don't see levels written above people's heads, and you can't click on them to see attributes and move sets.

The answer is: look at the scale and rarity.

The more unknown and rare a Pokémon is, the stronger it is; the more imposing and intimidating a Pokémon is, the stronger it is.

For example, pterosaurs, after being resurrected from fossils for the first time, were once considered a symbol of power and invincibility.

Relying on their superior numbers, the Skull Team charged forward with great momentum, boosting their morale. However, they finally felt relieved after seeing the Pokémon released by the old man at the front.

What? I was just startled.

I almost thought I had offended some powerful trainer.

The seemingly wealthy old man pulled out neither Dragonite nor Hydreigon, which are late-blooming Pokémon, nor Nidoking or Rhyperior.

Instead, it's a...

Miss Skirt.

puff.

This time, it was the Skull Team's thugs who burst out laughing.

What are you doing?

Isn't this even weaker than us?

And the way everyone else looked on, watching the show...

Even when we go out to grab pocket money, there are always passersby who can't stand it and try to stop us. Aren't you even worse than ordinary passersby?

Ignoring the other person's sneer, he tapped the ground with his walking stick, and the gentlemanly trainer among the eight masters spoke in an aged but powerful voice:

"Let's warm up before the real challenge, Miss Skirt."

The petite and adorable Pokémon shook the flower on its head, shyly spewing out a mist of emerald green energy, and seemingly accompanied by a refreshing fragrance.

It is said that the more sincere care and love a girl receives, the more beautiful and dazzling the flowers in her hair will bloom, and the more fragrant they will be.

But as if cursed, if a Pokémon begins to develop feelings beyond mere attraction towards a male, whether human or Pokémon, it will gradually dim and wither.

The young lady in the dress before me had her headdress adorned with flowers that had transformed into a soft, rosy glow, with gold and white silk threads intertwined and surrounding her, making her appear as if she were wearing a crown.

Given the average knowledge level of the Skull Team, it would be astonishing if they could discern the extent of effort the other side had put into nurturing Miss Skirt.

In fact, even the business of stealing Pokémon to sell is just boasting.

You can't expect a bunch of thugs to have the same extensive sales channels in the dark world as a renowned Pokémon hunter, can you?

They claim they're taking the Pokémon to sell, but in reality, they're robbing the Pokémon and demanding ransom from its owner—essentially kidnapping and extortion.

Although they couldn't discern how strong this young lady in the skirt was, they could tell that...

She must be very valuable!

On it!

"Use Ultimate Drain".

Faced with a variety of attacks and maneuvers, the gentleman in the suit calmly issued the order.

At that moment, a core member of the Skull Team realized something was wrong and hurriedly gave instructions:

"Get out of the way!"

This time, however, his foolproof dodging technique proved completely ineffective.

This move is unlike that of a normal Grass-type Pokémon, which uses a giant vine whip to trap the opponent and then absorb energy.

The emerald green energy mist that Miss Skirt had previously released suddenly emitted a bright light at this moment.

As if a gust of wind mixed with sedative powder had blown by, the Pokémon of the entire Skull Team, who had launched an attack, all stumbled and fell to the ground.

Seemingly intending to punish these flashy young people, Miss Skirt's emerald mist seemed to have some effect on humans.

The feeling of being drained of energy instantly transforms into intense fatigue that overwhelms the vast majority of people.

"Gulp! You old bastard! What despicable trick did you use? You shamelessly launched a sneak attack!"

"I don't deny that I'm a loser. After all, I only got second place in the Rainbow Tournament, so I had to go home and inherit the family business."

The gentleman looked at the venue and nodded in satisfaction, pointing to his chest with a mixture of reluctance and pride, and said:

"But this move is not despicable at all. It's a new technique we learned from Pokémon after enduring humiliation and being beaten to the ground."

"It's truly shameful that I've lived to such an old age and haven't accumulated any experience. I even need Pokémon to teach me. It's so frustrating."

He should have been wearing commemorative badges he'd earned from various business events pinned to the front of his shirt.

In its place now is a small, round wooden plaque with the number 8 written on it.

Xia Ming, who was watching the show from the crowd, was stunned for a moment, but then immediately curled his lips in disapproval.

Why haven't I seen you guys put so much thought into this before?

It felt like a game designer had meticulously planned an Easter egg, only to have it discovered by someone just two days after the game's release.

Obtaining that wooden plaque with the number 8 not only means defeating a Pokémon opponent of difficulty level 8, but also...

The recognition gained after the Pokémon in your possession also mastered a skill equivalent to a difficulty level of 8.

Ah, that's right.

If it's a battle between Pokémon from Team Dream, you only need a basic understanding of the concept of life rotation, without needing various terms to explain it, to roughly understand the opponent's strength from their stats.

However, most trainers don't actually engage in hand-to-hand combat themselves, and it's difficult to grasp the meaning of life's transformation from behind a veil.

At this point, a modern evaluation method is needed to allow people to intuitively understand where the other party's strengths lie.

That's why it's called Crisis Contract. A contract is only a cooperation if both parties benefit.

But the gentleman in the suit didn't stop talking; he even started praising her:

"I was just thinking, if wild Pokémon can do it, why can't my Pokémon?"

"So we tested each of the above entries one by one, practiced each one, and experienced the parts we didn't understand through battles."

"Then, I finally discovered the true thoughts of the person who started this campaign."

"Gentlemen, please consider this."

The gentleman in the suit looked at the other trainers:

"We used to only know that the more badges a Pokémon had, the stronger it was. The more battles a Pokémon experienced and the more moves it mastered, the stronger it was."

"But is that really the case? Has anyone actually told you how to become stronger?"

"Now, things are different."

"A path that starts from scratch and leads straight to the threshold of becoming a superstar has been clearly laid out before us."

Xia Ming: Huh? ???

P.S.: The last line wasn't copied...

Volume 2, Grand Alliance Chapter: Chapter 126 A Good Show (Continued)

Ah? ? ?

Really? Was that what I originally thought?

The gentleman in the suit's remarks seemed to have completely enlightened the other trainers, and almost everyone started discussing it enthusiastically and excitedly.

"Yeah, yeah, I was thinking during the battle whether I could let my partner try to get those keywords."

"Tch, it'll lose its fun if I say it out loud. I'm waiting to secretly develop my strength and then rush into the gym's approval process."

"Damn it, you have good stuff but you don't share it with everyone? You're just keeping it all to yourself, aren't you?"

The joys and sorrows of people are not the same.

Just like Team Skull and Xia Ming, who were completely ignored, a wall suddenly appeared between trainers, making it difficult for them to connect.

Xia Ming's lips twitched slightly.

what's the situation?

I'm just used to analyzing an opponent's strength by their horsepower.

She wondered why Kimi and the others always used phrases like "well-developed muscles," "speed comparable to a galloping Ponyta," and "stamina as abundant as Snorlax" to describe the strengths and weaknesses of Pokémon.

Isn't this similar to saying "a little," "appropriate amount," or "just a little" when adding seasoning to a dish?

The distinction between levels and terms is also a reminder to everyone to take it easy and not to go all out from the start.

How did it become that I pointed out a new path for you?

Xia Ming blinked in confusion, then quickly used his extraordinary wisdom to re-examine the whole story, pondering it with the amazing trainer's thought process.

It seems... to make sense.

Trainer: What should I do if I get beaten to my knees?

Then why don't you fight back?

Can't beat them?

Why don't you learn from others? There must be a reason why they are better than you.

I'll give it a try...

Holy crap, I've succeeded!

Without a visible game ranking system, have the people of this world never proposed a systematic framework for defining the growth of Pokémon strength?

So how did you guys train to become champions? You didn't just rely on pure talent, did you?

So, the real problem lies in the difference in our understanding?

Should I take the blame for this?

That must not be possible.

That's right!

This is mine!

…………

Meanwhile, on the other side of the venue.

Gladion, who had a somewhat chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur) vibe, covered his forehead with one hand, revealing an incredulous expression.

Why, why is it you who appears in front of me?

How foolish of me to do so much?

Accompanied by a very old song, Lillie and her trio appeared before him with a powerful aura, their determination and dominance no longer comparable to what they used to be!

A determined gaze, unwavering conviction, and the motion of simultaneously throwing Poké Balls.

They are known to be the best among the female protagonists!

Gladgio was surprised, but he didn't show it on his face; his expression remained indifferent.

All because a proud steel beast was standing beside him.

Even a Pokémon professor, who is an expert in Pokédex data, would have to adjust his glasses and think carefully before excitedly taking him over to study him.

Because this is a legendary Pokémon that has no Pokédex entries, and no related documents or records have been left behind: