chsdbacks Chapter 307 "Strange Tree: I'm just a gamer, why should I have to endure this!"
Chapter 307 "Strange Tree: I'm just a gamer, why should I have to endure this!"
Chapter 307 "Strange Tree: I'm just a gamer, why should I have to endure this!"
After Qishu submitted the name "Xiaoyin" to Ms. Officer Jenny, Ms. Officer Jenny naturally did not linger and immediately began an investigation.
Professor Elm, filled with gratitude, formally entrusted the strange egg to Little Tree and began her main quest as a trainer.
Collect eight gym badges, challenge the Johto League, and compete for the championship!
"You're entrusting such an important egg to me?"
Qishu looked at the egg in his backpack with some surprise, which was shimmering with a special luster. He wondered what kind of little guy would hatch from it. He was so excited. Would it be a cute Electric-type Pokémon?
Pikachu? Mare the Sheep sounds good too!
The process was not delayed for too long.
After replenishing his supplies, Little Tree officially bid farewell to the Doctor and embarked on his great journey to collect badges.
Back in Chilling City, she bought plenty of healing items and Poké Balls at the Friendship Shop, and following the map, she set off for Route 30 to Violet City.
Because it's a preview livestream, it aims to showcase early-stage game content.
Qishu didn't spend too much time exploring the wild and leveling up, and made rapid progress.
Soon, she arrived at the dark cave that connected the two main paths.
As its name suggests, the cave was pitch black with extremely low visibility, and the only light source was the flashlight in Little Wonder Tree's hand.
"Ah, it's so dark! This cave exploration is completely different from the caves in FireRed/LeafGreen—it feels so much more—so much more realistic!"
When Qishu first entered the cave, he was still filled with a sense of novelty, excitedly looking left and right, and sweeping his flashlight across the rugged rock walls and hanging stalactites.
Calm and composed, handling things with ease.
But as they went deeper, only the crisp footsteps of the little strange tree echoed through the empty, deep tunnel.
Snap—Snap—Snap—
The surroundings were eerily quiet, with only the faint sound of dripping water and a faint rustling sound coming from nowhere.
Until then.
It was only after a moment that Qi Shu realized something was wrong that his expression gradually stiffened, and his fingers gripping the game controller tightened involuntarily.
"I... I hope nothing will happen—it's just a game, right?"
She swallowed quietly, trying to seek comfort from the comments section, her voice much softer than before.
"This—this is a passionate and uplifting adventure game—right?"
The voice just fell.
click!
Suddenly, a sharp sound of a pebble rolling down came from the darkness not far ahead!
In absolute silence and darkness, any unusual movement will be amplified infinitely by the senses!
Qi Shu was so startled that he almost threw the controller away!
She immediately dared not move forward any further, and froze in place, controlling the little strange tree.
However, the "click" sound didn't stop; instead—
It's getting denser and denser!
Just as Kiju's heart was about to leap out of his throat!
The entire game screen suddenly went black!
A giant beaked bat with a ferocious grin suddenly sprang out from the darkness in the center of the screen, letting out a sharp screech, and lunged straight at Little Wonder Tree's face!
"Aaaaaaah!"
Qishu's pupils dilated instantly, and he let out a short scream!
Her mind went blank; she even forgot to enter the battle, frantically pressing the direction keys in a panic.
Controlling the little strange tree, he picked up the chrysanthemum leaf at his feet, turned around, and ran for his life in the direction he came from!
The flashlight beam swung wildly across the rock face, footsteps echoed haphazardly, and behind them lingered the frustrated screech of a large-mouthed bat that had missed its target.
After groping and running aimlessly in the darkness for an unknown amount of time, Little Tree finally stumbled and found the right exit, rushing into the sunny Highway 31.
Hurriedly, stumbling and crawling.
"Haaah—haaah—finally, I'm out!"
Resurrected, Qi Shu slumped in his gaming chair, let out a long sigh, and remarked to the camera with lingering fear, "The cave exploration was just too realistic!"
"Finding your way forward in the dark is scary enough, but then Pokémon suddenly jump out and attack—without any warning!"
"This design is just so twisted! Saltyfish Sauce definitely did it on purpose! It's absolutely to scare us cute and fragile players!"
Her rant immediately resonated strongly with the viewers in the live chat, who all expressed their desire to send Teacher Salty a box of "sleep-aiding" health supplements.
"Hahahaha! Kiki-chan's reaction to being startled is so real!"
"The Dark Cave lives up to its name! The immersive experience is so intense, I feel a chill down my spine even through the screen!"
"Teacher Salty Fish: Surprised? This is real cave exploration! (doge)"
"Kiki: I'm just a gamer, why do I have to suffer like this!"
"Am I the only one who noticed that Qishu completely forgot he could fight? Hilarious, he's really running away with his head in his hands!"
The main reason for overcoming all obstacles is to regain courage under the sun.
Since Qishu currently only has Chikorita as a partner, all the battle experience has been given to it, and Chikorita's level has been successfully raised to level 12.
And it mastered a new technique—photosynthesis.
"Oh? Level 12 now, and it's even learned photosynthesis, greatly improving its endurance!"
Qi Shu nodded in satisfaction, but then looked slightly troubled and rested his chin on his hand.
"But—when will I meet my second companion?! I really want to expand my team, I feel so lonely~"
She also tried to invite some wild Pokémon to join her along the way, but all she encountered were Geodude and the persistent Zubat.
There wasn't anyone she particularly liked, and she hadn't even encountered an Electric-type Pokémon!
"Why is it always Geodude or Zubat?! They're supposed to be the Electric-type Gym Leader—"
As an Electric-type Gym Leader, Qishu expressed "outrage" at this.
"I can't even see a single Pikachu on the roadside! This doesn't make sense! Where have all the Electric-type Pokémon in the Johto region gone on vacation?!"
Fortunately, the novelty of the game quickly overcame this slight frustration.
Wow! What a tall tower!
As Xiaoqishu walked along Route 31, a simple and ancient-looking tower came into view, appearing particularly solemn and serene under the blue sky and white clouds.
Following the tower's guidance, she soon arrived at the first major city in the Johto region to have an official gym.
"Kikyo City"
"A city with a nostalgic charm"
The introductory text slowly disappeared.
This is a city surrounded by lush, tall trees, with meticulously manicured gardens lining both sides of the road.
The ancient architecture and soothing music create an atmosphere of tranquility and timelessness, as if a sense of history is permeating the air.
Kikyo City is much larger than the towns they've visited before, but Kikyo didn't explore every corner as thoroughly as he had in Yoshika City.
She quickly restored her partner's stamina at the Pokémon Center, and after a short rest, she headed straight for the Violet Gym in the city center!
"The gym in Violet City, I think it's a Flying-type gym."
While guiding Little Wonder Tree to find its way, Qi Shu recalled the information.
She muttered to herself, seemingly pondering a solution.
"Flying-themed...it reminds me of Uncle Aoki. I wonder what kind of style the gym owner here will have?"
Upon entering the dojo, the interior immediately caught her eye!
The first thing that catches the eye is the various intricate gear structures, embedded in the walls and pillars, slowly turning and emitting a deep mechanical sound.
What's even more amazing is that the entire battle area consists of countless floating platforms made of transparent glass.
They are arranged at varying heights and suspended in mid-air.
Below lies a dazzlingly deep space.
Qishu manipulated Little Qishu to step onto the nearest small platform, and the gears on the wall immediately accelerated their rotation.
With a slight tremor, the platform slowly rose, bringing her to the main battlefield in mid-air.
Directly opposite, a blue-haired man dressed in traditional clothing had been waiting with his arms crossed for some time.
"Aso: Challenger! I am Aso, the Gym Leader of the Kikyo Gym!"
Asu: "Saying that all bird-like Pokémon in the world will instantly die if they get an electric shock—I will never forgive anyone who says such stupid things!"
"Azur: Let me show you the true power of bird Pokémon that dances gracefully and soars freely in the sky!"
The signature line fell with a passionate tone!
Pop—
A spirited Bobo took flight from behind him, chirping softly, and landed steadily on the unprotected floating glass platform between the two of them.
His sharp gaze locked onto his opponent.
"BoBo Lv.8"
Attribute: Normal/Flying
"Characteristic: Keen Eyesight (Possesses sharp eyesight, and accuracy will not be reduced by the opponent under normal circumstances)"
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"Mastered moves: Impact, Sand Throw"
"Analysis: This Pidgey was specially trained by Falcon, the Gym Leader of Violet City, to prepare for challenges from new Trainers. Although its level is not high, it has excellent flying skills and a strong sense of battle, showing great potential!"
The entire battle arena has only a few floating platforms of varying sizes for landing, with large gaps between them, and the gym's ground floor below.
If a Pokémon is not careful during a battle, it could fall off the edge of the platform!
The live chat was instantly awestruck by the venue design.
"Holy crap! What kind of amazing gym design is this?! Is the Kikyo Gym like this in real life?! That's so cool!"
"Those with a fear of heights are already feeling their legs go weak—wouldn't falling from that height mean they'd be completely incapacitated?"
"The Flying-type gym is packed with features! Aerial platform battles! This is what aerial battles should be like! The immersion is incredible!"
"Salted Fish Teacher: Surprised? Unexpected? Gyms aren't so easy to beat!"
"Ah Su is so handsome! That determined look! Those classic lines! It's just right!"
Chikorita: Coach, I want to learn to fly—(no)
"What a cool battleground!"
Even Qi Shu couldn't help but marvel, his eyes widening in amazement.
But then, looking at the alarming height difference below the screen, her face paled slightly.
"But—this is too dangerous! There's absolutely no sense of security in battle! What if the chrysanthemum leaf falls down?!"
The tension and immersion are off the charts!
"But it's okay!"
She patted her cheeks, quickly adjusted her mindset, and cheered herself and the audience on.
"I used to spar with Uncle Aoki, who's really good at flying attacks! I do have some experience and know a thing or two about aerial combat!"
"Go, Chikorita! Let's show Gym Leader Aso what we're made of!"
The chrysanthemum leaf on Little Wonder Tree's shoulder let out a spirited cry, leaped out, and landed steadily on a small glass platform in front of it.
The leaves overhead swayed gently in the wind, ready for battle.
"Strike first!"
Qi Shu took the lead and his strategy was clear.
"Chikorita, use Razor Leaf! Block Pidgey's flight path and landing point!"
Emerald green energy emanated from the chrysanthemum leaves, and the leaves on its head rapidly swung, transforming into sharp energy blades.
Draw an arc and shoot it toward the wave and its possible path of movement.
"Asu: Carry it, Bobo! Use the impact of the fall to ram it!"
Asu's command was concise, powerful, and full of confidence.
Bobo's sharp eyes flashed in the air, but instead of dodging, it folded its wings.
Using gravity, it plunges downwards and skillfully adjusts its posture.
He actually turned into a gray shadow and crashed hard into the chrysanthemum leaves on the narrow platform, facing the flying leaves and swift blades!
boom!
The sounds of the blades cutting and the bodies colliding rang out almost simultaneously!
Both attacks landed!
The leaf-shaped dagger left several shallow scratches on Bobo's body.
The impact from Popo caused Chikorita to slide backward a short distance, almost touching the edge of the platform!
However, the stamina display on the screen made Qi Shu's heart sink.
Since Grass-type moves are not very effective against Flying-type moves, even though Chikorita is a higher-level move, its HP actually dropped more than Pidgey's in this head-on clash!
In other words, Qishu suffered a huge loss in this blood transfusion!
"Asu: Great! Bobo, create some distance, let's try again! Use Tackle!"
Asu showed no mercy and continued to implement the same tactics.
Knowing his Pokémon's level disadvantage, he decided to make better use of type resistances and the initiative provided by the terrain.
With a nimble spiral, Bobo ascended into the air, and once again used the acceleration of its dive to transform into an even faster gray shadow that crashed into Chicory Leaf!
Qishu instantly understood Asu's tactical intentions.
The key is to take advantage of the elemental resistance, as well as the flexibility and impact bonus brought by the airfield, and adopt the most direct blood-trading tactics to quickly end the battle!
Although the tactics seem simple, they are exceptionally effective and deadly due to the elemental advantage and the limitations of this special terrain.
If this kind of back-and-forth continues, even if Chikorita has a level advantage, she will definitely be the one to lose!
The comments section immediately became anxious for her, with various analyses and suggestions flashing by.
"Oh no! My movement is restricted by the terrain! Chicory leaves are impossible to dodge on that small platform! I can only tank the damage and trade hits, how am I supposed to fight this?"
"Attribute disadvantage, and the field is the opponent's home turf—Kiki-chan's starting position is not good!"
"Photosynthesis! Didn't we just learn about photosynthesis? We can use that to reply!"
"The healing isn't keeping up with the pace of the exchange, and Popo is even faster; the initiative is in the opponent's hands!"
"Asu's tactical execution is excellent, no wonder he is the gym leader!"
"Kiki-chan, think of something quick! We're going to lose if this keeps up!"