chsdbacks Chapter 224 Are you even qualified?
Chapter 224 Are you even qualified?
Chapter 224 Are you even qualified?
The Pokémon Company building, an underground enclosed battle arena.
A sudden explosion rang out in the center of the battlefield!
The violent air currents, carrying smoke and dust, swept indiscriminately in all directions like a tangible shockwave.
They forcibly pushed the two players facing off in the middle of the court to the edge of the backcourt.
Sakaki remained expressionless, and after regaining his balance, he simply patted the dust off the corner of his suit jacket.
The next moment, a large bee with rapidly vibrating wings and a heart-pounding buzzing sound hovered beside him like the most loyal guardian.
The pair of needles, tempered to a gleaming cold light, pointed directly at the other side, exuding a chilling killing intent.
As the dust from the explosion dissipated, the situation on the other side became clearer.
Dragonite, its muscles taut, slowly lowered its strong arms that had been crossed in front of it for defense.
The dragon spread its wings slightly, took a step forward, and firmly protected its trainer.
Lance, who was being protected by Dragonite, didn't look too good.
He tugged at his cloak, which was slightly charred by the aftershocks of the explosion, feeling a surge of intense resentment.
Damn it—that Giovanni guy—
His strength has increased so much compared to before—how is that possible?!
Before this battle began, Yulongdu never imagined he would be caught in such a tough fight.
Even though he had lost to Giovanni once, at that time he was only one of the Four Heavenly Kings, his mentality was still flawed, and his strength was far from its peak.
Now, through tireless efforts, he has reached the top of the Kanto region championship. His will has been tempered and is now as firm as a rock. He is no longer the easily impatient Dragon Messenger he once was.
He thought that, given his current form, defeating the former Sakaki would be a piece of cake.
As for whether Giovanni will also grow?
You're expecting a loser who, after being utterly defeated by Crimson, falls into self-doubt, is consumed by ambition, and sinks into depravity.
Is it possible to suddenly break free from the shackles of desire, confront one's sinful past, and reaffirm one's original beliefs?
Just kidding! This isn't a made-up story!
This is reality!
He has seen far too many evil parties in real life, and which one of them did not head towards destruction in its fanaticism?
How could someone like him possibly truly reflect on his actions?
Moreover, even setting aside Giovanni's misdeeds for the moment, according to the information he investigated, after Giovanni was defeated by Red and Team Rocket disbanded...
Instead of learning from their mistakes, they abandoned the organization's mess and wandered the world, calling it "experience."
Experience?
It's clearly escapism and confusion!
Yulongdu believed he could see through Sakaki's true nature at a glance.
A confused person is weak and vulnerable!
This match should have been a golden opportunity for him to redeem himself.
However, reality dealt him a heavy blow.
"I admit—I underestimated you."
Yulongdu's tone was low and clearly displeased. His eyes were piercing as he stared intently at Sakaki opposite him, trying to find a flaw or answer in him.
"Your strength has indeed exceeded my expectations."
"Oh?"
Seeing that Yuuto didn't immediately launch another attack, but instead started a conversation, Sakaki became somewhat interested, his tone carrying a hint of amusement.
"Which aspect are you referring to? Is it the increase in my strength, or—"
"It's your heart."
Yu Longdu interrupted his nonchalant tone, his expression unusually serious, and said, "You've found your 'heart'—something that, in my view, was originally absolutely impossible."
"Heart----
Sakagi pondered the word, never expecting that the champion, known for his action-oriented and tough style, would suddenly utter such philosophical words.
He abandoned his casual demeanor, his face regaining its usual composure and inscrutable expression, and replied earnestly, "I do have someone to thank for this. If I hadn't always inexplicably run into him at important junctures in my life, perhaps—"
"Perhaps I really will become a complete slave to desire, ultimately heading down a path that even I myself would despise."
"Let it be the path of destruction."
He was referring, of course, to the dark future foreshadowed by "Sakaki of Team Rainbow Rocket," who ran rampant in the multiverse.
That road that even he himself loathed.
Someone — Bai Zhou —
It's him again! Does this guy have some kind of peculiar fetish for being a "guide"?! Why does he always play the role of a mentor wherever he goes?!
Crimson and Blue were like that, and now he can even "bend" back a deeply entrenched tyrant like Sakaki?!
Is there anything this guy can't do?!
Ritsuya did not comment on Giovanni's almost candid inner monologue.
But a storm was brewing in his heart, and his evaluation of Bai Zhou was once again elevated to an unattainable height.
Even he himself didn't realize that what he had firmly believed to be "impossible" seemed to have become possible after the name "Bai Zhou" appeared.
"I see----"
Yu Longdu took a deep breath, suppressing his distracting thoughts. The fighting spirit that had been extinguished in his eyes burned fiercely again, even more intensely than before.
"But I also have reasons why I absolutely cannot lose—"
He stood tall, his cloak billowing even without wind, exuding the aura of a champion!
"I am—the champion!"
At this point in the battle, the difference in strength between the two sides has become increasingly apparent.
Although he was very reluctant to admit it, his combination with Dragonite was indeed slightly inferior to Giovanni and Beedrill in terms of pure raw strength.
but----
Yu Longdu slowly closed his eyes, and a soft, vibrant green light slowly seeped out from his body.
Like a living vine, it coiled and twisted, eventually merging into the body of the Dragonite beside it.
The next moment, his eyes snapped open!
Dragonite raised its head and let out a deafening roar, its aura suddenly surging like a volcanic eruption!
A terrifying dragon's might, far exceeding anything seen before, materialized into a substantial air pressure that boomed outwards, causing even the solid ground to tremble slightly!
The power of Changpan!
Lance used the blessing power inherited from Viridian Forest to forcibly stimulate Dragonite's potential, allowing it to briefly step into a power level that did not belong to it!
Although doing so would make even a victory seem somewhat "unhonorable," but—
No rules, victory is the only criterion!
Of course, if possible.
He actually preferred to use Mega Evolution, as a trainer who had mastered this power, he knew the terrifying boost that Mega Evolution could provide.
Unfortunately, he can only Mega Evolve by successfully resonating with Gyarados at present.
In this strict one-on-one no-rules singles match, changing Pokémon midway through is not allowed.
I wish I had a Mega Dragonite —
This thought had crossed his mind more than once.
However, to date, no information about Dragonite evolution stones has been found in the world, let alone Mega Evolution.
"The power of Viridian?"
Upon seeing the familiar green light surging from Lancelot's body, Sakaki was first taken aback, then burst into laughter.
The laughter carried an indescribable joy and—gratification.
Immediately afterwards, his eyes narrowed, he put his hands in his trouser pockets, stood tall and straight like a pine tree, and stared directly at Yulongdu.
A stream of emerald green light, originating from the same source, surged from the ground beneath his feet, flowing like a rushing stream and gushing into the body of the giant bee beside him!
The Beedrill let out a sharp, piercing chirp, the air around it distorted, and the energy condensed on its pair of deadly stingers almost materialized.
A steadfast will that transcends all, encompassing both protection and destruction, surged into the sky, propelling Beedrill's power to a whole new level!
"How is this possible?!"
Upon witnessing this unbelievable scene, Yu Longdu's pupils suddenly contracted, and he almost cried out in shock!
"Wasn't your Viridian power taken back by Viridian Forest the moment you went astray?! How could it possibly be restored?!"
It's one thing that Giovanni in Pokémon can use the power of Viridian.
After all, game settings can be attributed to the characters' backgrounds, but this is reality!
Without the forest's approval and blessing, the source of power is severed. How could it possibly recover to its original state, or even surpass the past?
In the next instant, the answer flashed through his mind like lightning, making him instantly understand everything.
That guy, Sakaki—
It's not just about dispelling the fog in your heart!
He actually did it!
I have thoroughly faced and accepted my past, and re-anchored that initial, perhaps once pure, belief!
That belief called "protection"!
"Hmph—I didn't expect that—"
Yu Longdu forcibly suppressed the turmoil in his heart, but a complex smile involuntarily appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"You're actually serious—"
He sensed that what emanated from Giovanni and Beedrill was no longer the cold, pure ambition and destructive desire.
Rather, it is a heavy, firm, and protective will that seems to be one with the earth beneath one's feet.
"Then let me see it for myself—"
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Yu Longdu's voice rose again, his fighting spirit burning to its peak.
"Are you even qualified?!"
Dormitory of Longcheng Research Institute, Donghuang area.
Bai Zhou, who had just finished a live stream with Crimson, stretched lazily, feeling all the fatigue that had accumulated throughout the day wash over him.
He had no idea that, in a company not far away, two men were having a fierce clash of beliefs because of his influence.
His only thought now was to quickly wash up, then collapse into his soft, comfortable bed and have a good night's sleep.
Today was truly exhausting.
Ding dong.
He stood up, and the screen of his phone on the table suddenly lit up with a crisp notification sound.
When I picked it up, I saw it was a message from Daigo, which seemed to include a video recording of a battle.
Just as he was about to tap the screen, he suddenly sensed a pure and lovely thought in his mind.
Owner----"
This telepathic connection flowed through Bai Zhou's heart like a clear spring, instantly invigorating him and sweeping away all his fatigue.
He decisively put down his phone and turned to look at the study door.
Ralts was carefully carrying a tray in both hands, taking small, steady steps as she walked towards him.
On the tray was a glass of enticingly colored, clearly freshly prepared handmade juice.
Based on his experience as a seasoned chef, Bai Zhou immediately recognized that this juice contained a blend of ginseng, which could relieve sleepiness, and pomelo, which could restore energy.
Please enjoy this.
Laltras walked step by step to him and gently placed the tray on the table beside him.
Then she held the glass of cold juice in both hands, tilted her little face up, and handed it to him with anticipation.
Looking at Ralts's extremely obedient and considerate appearance.
Bai Zhou felt as if an invisible hand had gently squeezed his heart, filling him with a sense of healing.
Without hesitation, he took the juice, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.
The sweet and slightly sour taste bursts on the taste buds instantly, carrying the natural fragrance of fruit, which can indeed invigorate the spirit.
"It's delicious, thank you, Ralts."
Bai Zhou crouched down, looked it in the eye, and sincerely thanked it.
"This is what I should do."
Ralts was a little shy from the praise and lowered her head slightly, but then, as if she had thought of something, she immediately raised her head again, and an unusually determined expression appeared on her small face.
It placed its hands on its abdomen and bowed slightly in a proper manner.
She resembled a well-trained maid.
As long as the owner is happy.
"You don't need to go through all that trouble to bring it over next time."
Bai Zhou was amused by its precocious appearance and gently rubbed the sensory horns on its head.
"It's okay if the juice spills. I'll be heartbroken if you fall."
He smiled and suggested, "You could actually just use your mental power to wrap it up and send it over; that would be both safe and effortless."
No, no!
Ralts, contrary to her usual behavior, rejected the considerate offer in a firm (or self-righteous) tone.
Its little mouth was clenched tightly, and its face was full of unquestionable seriousness.
"Hmm? Why?"
Bai Zhou asked with some curiosity.
Because—because those impressive maids on TV all serve the food by hand like this—ah!
no!"
Ralts accidentally let something slip and quickly raised her little hand to cover her mouth.
Then, in a panic, he used telepathy to reorganize his words, trying to cover up his "true motives."
This is my strict requirement for myself! It's a sign of being serious! And also—it's a sign of being responsible to my master!
Seeing Ralts's adorable attempt to cover up its secret, Shirazuki's heart melted.
He didn't expose the little guy's "little secret" of learning from TV dramas, thus dampening its enthusiasm.
Instead, they went along with it, saying in an encouraging and affirming tone, "Great! Very spirited! This sense of responsibility is very commendable!"
He cleared his throat and announced in a deliberately serious manner.
"Therefore, I hereby officially appoint you as the head maid of this household! You will be in charge of all matters, big and small, here!"
Yes, Master!
Ralts immediately straightened her small body, a happy smile of being entrusted with an important task blooming on her face, but she quickly tried to put on that "serious head maid" expression again.
It bowed again in a proper manner, then turned around and, with light but steady steps, left the study with a "thump thump thump".
Watching Ralts' small figure disappear through the doorway, Bai Zhou's face revealed a fatherly smile of relief and satisfaction.
At that moment, he deeply understood the so-called "joy of raising a daughter".
"So...so cute!"
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