Chapter 67: You Are Not Allowed to Play Pokémon! Chapter 31

Many Flying-type bird Pokémon are bound to the Normal type; conversely, pure Flying types are a rare minority.

If it were Staraptor and Braviary, he should be relatively familiar with them.

With this thought, Rika sat up from the sofa and opened *Pokémon: Champion* with the controller.

Although he didn't have much time to play games usually, at Geeta's request, the three of them, the Elite Four, had all quickly reached the Great Ball tier.

After all, Naranja Academy intended to use this game as homework for the battle class, and they had to set an example for the students.

That's true, they had to set an example for the future of Paldea...

Rika sighed.

Since that was the case, let's put in more effort.

However, why am I still dealing with work matters after getting off work?

【The opponent is Gym Leader Rika himself! I didn't expect the streamer's promotion match to run into a tough guy again...】

【No way, sanctioned by the system. You can't blame yourself for losing this one, Teacher Yu!】

【It's not shameful for a Gym Leader to lose to an Elite Four member!】

Noticing the official certification on the opposite side, the comments instantly became filled with a lively atmosphere.

Even Qingyu was a bit puzzled.

Even if he were matched with Geeta, he would feel it was acceptable, but only with Rika did he feel something was weird.

Big boss, don't you need to work overtime?

But since they were already matched, he could only accept it.

"My sword is also not blunt; the haters who are predicting my loss before the battle is over, just wait!"

After Qingyu pressed the confirm button, the opponent's lineup list appeared:

Tropius, Oricorio, Altaria, Staraptor, Flamigo, Braviary.

"Flying squad?"

Qingyu couldn't help but click his tongue.

Besides his corporate slave form, Rika also possessed two other identities: a Normal-type Gym Leader and a Flying-type Elite Four member.

So was he facing Elite Four Rika this time?

"But it doesn't matter, the streamer specializes in fighting elites!"

Qingyu smiled and confirmed today's protagonist, Talonflame, as his lead.

Except for the Electric-type Oricorio, Rika's other Pokémon didn't pose much of a threat to Talonflame.

It was the perfect stage for it to perform.

After entering the battle, Rika sent out his lead, Staraptor.

The Staraptor circling high in the sky let out a sharp cry full of momentum, making Qingyu's Talonflame subconsciously tremble.

It seemed to be the Intimidate ability.

Qingyu nodded secretly. Although Talonflame's attack might be greatly reduced due to the ability, he had no intention of switching.

In battles between Flying-type Pokémon, the right to move first is very important.

Therefore, after the Pokémon on both sides appeared, both sides made commands immediately—

"Talonflame, Bulk Up!"

"Staraptor, Thief!"

The commands issued almost simultaneously made the two bird Pokémon act one after another.

But clearly, Talonflame's speed was a step faster. Before Staraptor's attack arrived, it had already prepared the strengthening posture of spreading its wings.

Bulk Up, increasing its own Attack and Defense by tensing its muscles.

Staraptor's offensive nature was extremely strong, but when its attack landed on Talonflame's sturdy chest muscles, it didn't cause any significant damage.

Instead, it took advantage of the gap in the attack to snatch away the item it was holding.

Regarding this, Qingyu actually wanted to laugh...

Items are an important part of Pokémon battles, that's true, but for Talonflame, not having an item might actually be a good thing.

Let's just give this Flying Gem to Uncle Rika as a greeting gift.

【Why start with strengthening? Isn't Talonflame's playstyle supposed to be a direct suicide truck, using Brave Bird from start to finish?】

【Actually, there's nothing wrong with it, right? It's hard to charge after being intimidated 2333】

【Does anyone really think the streamer can beat an Elite Four member? It's just going through the motions now; get the hierarchy straight!】

At the start, Qingyu made an unconventional move, causing the comments to discuss it heatedly.

Generally speaking, Talonflame's most common tactic is the one the comments mentioned, maxing out output and turning into a suicide truck to explode with the opponent.

In fact, one could tell from the opening Bulk Up that his use of Talonflame wasn't that extreme.

After all, tactics that are too monotonous are easily countered.

So he planned to play something fancy this time.

"Staraptor, Whirlwind!"

In front of the TV screen, Rika vaguely sensed that his opponent seemed a bit off, so he decisively changed the rhythm.

However...

"Taunt!"

Before Staraptor could use Whirlwind to force him off the field, Talonflame hooked its finger, forcibly interrupting its action.

【Holy crap? Teacher Yu predicted Rika's command?】

The comments were collectively shocked.

Regarding Gale Wings, everyone's deepest impression should be the mindless Brave Bird, but in singles battles, the tactic of slow strengthening and relying on Roost to stay is also quite disgusting. Before the nerf, +1 priority Roost was truly outrageous!

(PS. Rika's Staraptor in the game really carries Thief; don't ask me how I know...) ===== CHAPTER 69 =====