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26.59% I Really Don't Want To Be A Trainer / Chapter 79: Chapter 79

Chapter 79: Chapter 79

Even though Luke had playfully nicknamed Lance as 'Dudu,' he knew very well that Lance, as a Champion with years of experience, shouldn't be underestimated. In last year's Masters League Trophy, Lance secured second place, narrowly losing to Leon's massive Charizard. Meanwhile, Cynthia took third place, with a minimal gap between their performances. The true test of victory or defeat lay in their on-the-spot performance.

The resounding cheers of the crowd echoed from all directions, resembling a powerful tide. Witnessing this grand showdown in person, Luke couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by his emotions.

"Jie jie~!" Haunter raised his claws like horns and cheered loudly for Cynthia.

Eevee gazed at the arena, its dark eyes gradually filling with brilliance.

"Pay close attention, this match is bound to be intense!" Luke remarked, adding a playful tone.

As long as these two Pokémon, Eevee and Haunter, could enjoy the thrilling match and stay engaged, the decision to bring them along to the event was a wise one!

"Jie jie~!"

"Vui~!"

Eevee and Haunter nodded solemnly in agreement.

"The players are now taking their positions!" the commentator announced energetically, "Let's wait and see who will emerge victorious!"

Claire, sporting a light blue tights and a high ponytail, secretly cast a puzzled look to the side.

He's... here at Cynthia's invitation?

She had never heard of it before—Miss Cynthia inviting a man to watch a match!

The usual invitation seats were reserved for the likes of intimate figures such as Diantha...

How could it possibly be for someone else?

Claire shook her head in bewilderment, her gaze shifting to Dragon Tamer Lance on the field.

As an inheritor of the Dragon Tamer Clan, Claire shared the extraordinary natural talents of her lineage with Lance.

But Lance's brilliance had always overshadowed Claire's within the same family.

Looking at the man who had always walked ahead of her, leaving only his back for her to see, Claire sighed silently.

"I hope... he can truly win this match."

...

The cheers in the arena grew more intense. With the sound of the referee's whistle, two Poké Balls were simultaneously hurled onto the field.

Red light danced, and the stadium trembled with energy.

A scarlet-scaled Red Gyarados emerged with a fearsome visage, its upper body erect, and let out a thunderous roar.

"Roar——!!!"

"Here comes the Red Gyarados from the challenger!"

Lance's Gyarados measured almost 6.5 meters in length, an imposing presence even though Lance himself stand by its side it look over 8 meters tall.

Gyarados's aura of "intimidation" silenced the arena in awe. After a brief moment, cheers erupted, shaking the atmosphere!

In the presence of this colossal creature, the blonde beauty Cynthia seemed dwarfed.

Yet, a hint of an "expected" smile curved at the corner of Cynthia's lips.

The commentator announced, "Cynthia, the contestant, sends out her Pokémon to bless—Togekiss!"

Togekiss, a bird-like Pokémon, spread its triangular wings like a glider and occupied a strategic position in the air.

In the VIP section, Luke opened the system Pokédex and playfully taunted his two Pokémon, "Are you feeling nervous?"

Haunter and Eevee didn't reply but instead stared intently at the two Pokémon on the field.

Luke nodded in satisfaction.

See, they're too stunned to even respond!

As he consulted the system Pokédex, the extensive list of moves available to the two Pokémon sent shivers down Luke's spine. However, it also served as a testament to their strength.

"Red Gyarados, focus on Dragon Dance to enhance its output, likely equipped with Mega Stone..."

Luke muttered to himself.

"Togekiss isn't easily intimidated and can counter Dark-type Mega Gyarados."

"As expected of Cynthia!"

"It all hinges on whether Lance opts for the Dragon Dance strategy..."

Claire furrowed her brow and responded in Chinese, "Lance's victor should be Dragonite!"

Luke looked at Claire with surprise, nodded, and said, "Indeed, Dragonite is formidable. However, it suffers from speed issues, and its efficiency in battle doesn't match the enhanced output of Dragon Dance on Gyarados."

"Lance's approach must involve using Dragon Dance!" Luke asserted.

Claire opened her mouth, unsure how to counter, and picked up her whip, letting it snap in the air.

Luke frowned, cleared his throat, and turned his focus back to the field.

Togekiss versus Gyarados.

Luke began to deduce various possibilities, contemplating the probable outcomes in his mind.

Though most of his experience came from virtual games, in this particular situation, Cynthia had only one viable choice!

"Thunder Wave!" Luke and Cynthia almost simultaneously issued the command.

The objective was to paralyze Gyarados right from the start!

Claire cast a peculiar glance at Luke, but when she turned her attention back to the arena, she was taken aback to find that Cynthia's instructions mirrored her own!

Could this guy... actually predict Cynthia's commands?

On the other side, Lance's voice carried a cold undertone as he ordered, "Gyarados, Dragon Dance!"

"Hoo!"

Gyarados roared triumphantly, surging with power and achieving its enhanced state. With astounding speed, it shattered a nearby rock pillar within the Rock field.

Given the enormous size of Gyarados, it was virtually impossible for Thunder Wave to miss its target.

Yet, as Gyarados's Dragon Tail struck the ground, the shattered rocks mysteriously reassembled and repelled the weak Thunder Wave!

"Thunder Wave was weakened to minimize its impact," Claire explained to Luke with a faint sense of triumph, "But this inadvertently played into Lance's hands, utilizing the terrain to his advantage!"

Although Luke had accurately guessed Lance's strategy, Claire had promptly informed Lance, which was a tactical victory.

Luke's face bore a look of frustration.

Both groups of allies seemed to be on equal footing...

Could this guy really be Cynthia's brother?

"But..." Luke cast a glance at Togekiss, murmuring to himself, "I think I've figured out her approach."

...

With Thunder Wave proving ineffective against the Dragon Dance-blessed Red Gyarados, the beast's eyes gleamed ominously, emanating an aura of impending doom.

And now, at this very moment, a radiant light blossomed atop Gyarados's triangular crown.

Lance closed his eyes, spread his cloak, and clenched his hand into a fist.

A dazzling rainbow light surged forth from the Key Stone embedded in his wristband. As Lance reopened his eyes, his gaze brimmed with determination.

"Gyarados, Mega Evolution!"

The crowd was awestruck.

The Mega Gyarados that emerged, adorned with sharp scales and fin-like wings, elicited exclamations from all around!

Observing the colossal creature, Cynthia's lips curved into a smile.

Brushing aside the blond locks cascading down her forehead, her demeanor transformed abruptly. With sharp eyes, she declared:

"Togekiss, dodge the Ice Fang and use Sweet Kiss!"

Togekiss, a master of the skies, held a distinct advantage.

However, Mega Gyarados, too, had gained the ability to glide.

With a forceful spout of water jetted from its side, Red Gyarados soared into the air, jaws agape, as an icy Ice Fang bore down upon Togekiss!

Ka-cha!

Togekiss agilely evaded the attack and responded with a sweet kiss.

Gyarados appeared momentarily dazed, suddenly crashing headlong into the sharp rock pillar at the center of the arena.

Bang!

Gyarados collided with the ground, carving a grievous gash into the rock pillar!

"Gyarados has fallen into confusion and inflicted significant self-harm!" the commentator exclaimed.

"Dazzling Gleam!" Cynthia commanded.

A brilliant radiance enveloped the arena, illuminating the entire battleground.

Under the combined assault of the Fairy-type moves, Mega Gyarados roared furiously, its body suffused with misty blood. Gradually, it snapped out of its confusion.

Lance unfurled his cloak, extending his arm. His eyes radiated determination as he ordered, "Gyarados, Ice Fang!"

With a powerful leap, Mega Gyarados embedded its fierce Ice Fang into Togekiss's body, causing the Flying-type Pokémon to plummet from the sky!

Dong!

Togekiss landed awkwardly on the ground, while Mega Gyarados, its imposing form momentarily frozen, blinked its eyes, gradually turning ominous.

"It's Togekiss's Yawn!" The commentator announced.

Lance's brows furrowed. "Waterfall!"

The powerful torrent propelled Togekiss into the protective barrier along the sidelines.

"Togekiss is incapacitated!"

Simultaneously, Mega Gyarados trembled before slumping into a deep slumber on the spot.


Chapter 80: Chapter 80

At the reserved seating area.

Claire observed the unfolding scene with a mixture of emotions and mumbled to herself, "He is not dominating..."

"He isn't in a dominant position," Luke chuckled.

"Togekiss, acting as a cooperative defender, has performed remarkably well in this scenario."

Claire furrowed her brows, her thoughts unsettled.

While Lance secured the initial victory, the strategic status of their Pokémon differed significantly.

As this youngster had pointed out, Lance's strategy seemed to revolve around the enhanced effects of Dragon Dance on red Gyarados.

However, with red Gyarados now deep in slumber, Lance was confronted with a precarious situation...

Claire couldn't help but study Luke closely, her gaze piercing and intense.

He seemed to possess uncanny knowledge about the developments on the field, including the tactical decisions of both players...

"Who are you?" Claire asked with a furrowed brow.

"Just a group of friends passing through," Luke replied, absentmindedly patting Eevee's head, unaware of the little creature's adoring gaze.

"Considering the circumstances... Lance's prospects don't appear to be optimistic," Luke said, struggling to suppress a smile.

Everyone present was a friend or family member. Essentially, the game boiled down to whose friends or family members would emerge victorious, showcasing their strength.

And here he was, establishing allegiances even before the game began...

Luke couldn't help but smirk at the thought, nearly bringing himself to tears as he glanced at his cousin.

As the slumbering red Gyarados was recalled by Lance, he sent out his second Pokémon: Aerodactyl.

Luke couldn't resist offering his commentary once again.

A prestigious Dragon-type specialist, and yet, he sent out two Pokémon consecutively that weren't of the Dragon type. It was almost comical!

Aerodactyl boasted remarkable speed but lacked outstanding defensive capabilities. It was designed for high-speed assaults.

Cynthia countered with Spiritomb, which eventually defeated Aerodactyl through Lucario's Meteor Mash.

...

The Pokémon continued to rotate on both sides, each achieving their own victories and suffering losses, with the atmosphere charged with an intense and fierce battle spirit.

As the match progressed, Claire, the Gym Leader from Blackthorn, became increasingly perturbed.

Perhaps due to Luke's comments, the guy incessantly chirped in her ear.

"Watch Hydreigon, you'll either be impressed or dumbfounded in an instant!"

"Wow, Glaceon took care of the four-time ice weakness without a hitch! Impressive!"

"Oh no, Gastrodon can't withstand Dragonite's assault. That's six matches down the drain..."

Though Claire had no interest in listening, she found herself unable to avoid hearing his running commentary.

Despite her annoyance, she couldn't help but acknowledge that he possessed a more insightful grasp of battle strategies than she did.

Annoyed, Claire gritted her teeth and interrupted, "Enough already... I know where I went wrong."

"Where did you go wrong?" Luke asked, somewhat taken aback.

"I shouldn't have offered unsolicited advice," Claire sighed, berating herself.

How foolish she had been! It was evident that he had been invited by Cynthia solely out of consideration for her weakness.

With just this one battle, she was being treated as an amateur!

What Claire was unaware of, however, was that Teacher Luke was something of a master in empty boasts...

Had he actually gone head-to-head with Lance using Cynthia's team, he might have ended up embarrassing himself on the spot.

Luke glanced at her with a wry smile, coughed lightly, and remarked, "We're down to the final match now..."

Garchomp versus Dragonite.

When Garchomp entered the scene, Luke couldn't help but sense the shift in Cynthia's aura.

It was an unwavering self-assurance born from countless battles.

The love for Pokémon, the bonds forged with them, and the echoes they shared.

In this arena, even Lance and his Dragonite paled in comparison to Cynthia and her Garchomp.

In a one-on-one showdown, Cynthia placed absolute faith in her Garchomp. There was no way she could lose to anyone!

"Kaao——!" Garchomp bellowed as it extended its crimson twin scythes. Its eyes blazed red, and like a speeding cannonball, it charged at Dragonite.

Dragonite assumed a determined countenance, flapping its Dual Wings with intensity as it braced itself. Launching a frosty Ice Punch, it aimed squarely at the advancing Garchomp.

The cold Icy Wind caused Garchomp's distinctive head crest to become coated in a layer of frost.

Unfazed by this, Garchomp initiated its Dragon Dance, spiraling in a continuous rotation during its descent, yet its speed remained undiminished if not heightened.

With a resounding impact, Dragon Rush struck first, and Garchomp deftly avoided the Ice Punch by swerving sideways. It subsequently unleashed a powerful Headbutt, plummeting from the air with remarkable velocity, the blow landing squarely on Dragonite!

Astonishment laced the narrator's voice as they exclaimed, "A critical hit... Fate has favored them! Dragonite is unable to continue battling!"

The previously hushed crowd erupted into spontaneous cheers.

"Sinnoh Region's Cynthia is the victor!"

...

As the final match concluded, Luke finally released the tension that had gripped him. He glanced at Claire beside him, her expression somewhat dazed, and a mischievous grin tugged at his lips.

Why did he feel so relieved watching someone else lose?

Casting a light cough, Luke playfully patted Eevee and Haunter, addressing them with a playful tone, "How did that feel, huh?"

"Wasn't it almost cruel? But don't worry, I can still afford the two of you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Eevee leapt onto his lap and tugged at his sleeve with its teeth.

"Vui~! (〃>目<)"

Haunter, too, gazed at him with longing eyes, its expression one of yearning. Clearly, it was envisioning Luke emerging victorious in the championship, a mischievous grin on its face.

"Jie jie~ (′▽`〃))"

Suddenly, Haunter's eyes seemed to light up.

It realized that the primary reason for Luke attending the match was not merely to motivate them!

After all, the point was to train diligently, as this would inevitably lead to future battles against each other!

"Jie jie~! (I'll work harder then!)"

"Eevee seems rather eager to train," Claire observed with a faint smile. "A hardworking little fellow, indeed."

Luke's expression shifted subtly. Was that so?

Was that really the purpose behind bringing them along?

Sighing softly, Luke's gaze drifted to Haunter, who was seated next to him.

"Jie jie~! (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧"

Haunter patted Luke's shoulder and nodded earnestly.

Touched by the gesture, Luke remarked, "You really do understand me, Haunter!"

"Jie jie~! o(*≧▽≦)ツ"

...

The duel between Cynthia and Lance drew to a close, spanning nearly an hour in total.

However, the audience wasn't required to leave just yet; the event still had other high-level Trainer performance matches to showcase.

Having promised Cynthia that he would wait for her, Luke reclined on the sofa, helping himself to a plate of fresh fruit...

The aroma of the spread was simply exquisite!

"Ah?" Luke glanced at Claire in the adjacent seat. "Why haven't you left yet?"

"I'm waiting for the others."

"Who are you waiting for?"

"Who else but him!" Claire retorted, her tone a touch irritable.

Undoubtedly, she was referring to her cousin, Dragon Tamer Lance.

Observing Claire's demeanor, Luke nodded thoughtfully before a sudden realization dawned on him.

Earlier this morning... Boss Red had paid him an unexpected visit. What could he possibly want?

Luke slapped his forehead, beads of sweat forming on his brow. How could he have forgotten about it!

This could only mean one thing – Lance was probably on his way over!

Ordinary seats might have been acceptable, but the real concern was the invitation-only seating...

Was Lance coming to find him for a friendly match?

Luke gazed meaningfully at Haunter beside him.

"Haunter, I'll be relying on you later!"

"Jie jie~? ! Σ(っ°Д°;)っ"

A thought struck him suddenly.

Haunter's performance would only go so far. Besides, it was just a friendly match; Lance wasn't likely to be overly harsh. Moreover, even if he lost, Haunter would gain a substantial amount of experience points!

Then, as if struck by an epiphany, Luke sighed heavily.

"The routines are set in stone, after all!"

With determination, Luke turned to Haunter once more.

"Haunter's level has improved, and the Pokéblock's contribution wasn't even taken into account in my calculations?!"

At that moment, a familiar scent wafted through the air.

Cynthia strolled into the private room, taking a seat next to Luke with graceful ease. She rested her chin on her hand and remarked, "We won."

"I'm aware."

"I also mentioned you to Mr. Lance."

"Really?"

Next door, the red-haired man exchanged nods with Claire, his expression grave. He then turned to his phone, compared it with a photo, and nodded at Luke.

"Teacher Luke, right?"

Dragon Tamer Lance discarded his cloak, revealing his Champion attire of red and blue. Extending his hand, he offered it to Luke with a proactive smile.

"Red entrusted me... to inquire if you would be interested in a friendly match!"


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