Chapter 89: You Are Forbidden from Playing Pokémon! Chapter 41

"The battle rule for Sunny Gym is 1v1, the challenger goes first; when one side's Pokémon loses its ability to battle, the other side wins!"

Almost all gyms follow the rule of the challenger going first by default.

The reason for this is the choice made based on the gym's positioning and function in today's League system.

The challengers faced by the gym have different levels; in order to balance the strength of both sides and focus on testing the trainer's comprehensive quality, this default rule gradually extended.

Of course, Qingyu didn't have many choices.

With the number of Pokémon in Sunny Gym, it wasn't rich enough for him to choose arbitrarily...

Taking advantage of Nemona explaining the gym rules, Qingyu quietly put Eevee and Riolu in the corner into their balls.

Since it's a gym battle, it's more ceremonial to throw out a Poké Ball.

"Then, the Pokémon I send out is this child!"

Nurse Joy nodded and gently threw the Poké Ball.

A Pokémon shaped like a bell, floating in the air, appeared before Qingyu's eyes.

Chimecho?

Qingyu was stunned.

He had already built up the psychological construction of a life-and-death struggle with the Pink Devil he released.

And Nurse Joy didn't play by the rules?

However, Chimecho's color scheme really matches Nurse Joy.

【Chimecho (Female)】

【Type: Psychic】

【Ability: Levitate】

A few lines of small text appeared before his eyes, but Qingyu actually knew its ability without the system.

After all, although Chimecho is unpopular, it's considered a professional match for Qingyu, so naturally, he knew it only had the Levitate ability.

If it's this Pokémon...

After thinking for a moment, Qingyu took a Poké Ball from his pocket, and the corners of his mouth lifted.

"As a Gym Leader, I value the style and rapport between the trainer and the Pokémon more."

"Compared to strength, whether you can let your partner exert power beyond 100% is the embodiment of a trainer's level."

"Then, please try your best to shine."

After the perfunctory trash talk before the gym challenge, Qingyu showed a confident smile and clicked the trigger on the outside of the Poké Ball.

After a red light shot out, Riolu, who was ready, appeared on the field.

As expected of Teacher Yu, the opening remarks are still so imposing!

And facing a Psychic-type Pokémon, he confidently sent out Riolu, whose type is countered; he really has the demeanor of a Gym Leader!

Nemona nodded repeatedly, and at Qingyu's signal, waved the flag.

"Battle start!"

"Chimecho, Growl!"

Joy immediately issued a command.

From the opening choice, it can be seen that she has a relatively steady style; the tactic of first trying to weaken the opponent to gain an advantage is indeed flawless.

Chimecho is a Pokémon that is very good at using sound; using Growl can maintain a safe distance and also exert a good effect.

Qingyu nodded secretly and immediately made a countermeasure:

"Riolu, Fake Out!"

Theoretically, Riolu shouldn't be able to learn this move.

But his Pokémon don't seem very legal, and Qingyu gradually accepted this point.

Even Dewgong and Pawmi can use Fake Out; I, Riolu, have hands and feet, why can't I slap?

After receiving Qingyu's command, Riolu started at zero frames, appearing in front of Chimecho in an instant, raising its hand for a slap.

Because all its strength was used to increase speed, the power of this slap was actually very average.

But it successfully interrupted the Growl move Chimecho was preparing, and at the same time shortened the distance between the two Pokémon in one go.

"Chimecho, Astonish!"

Facing Riolu's swift attack, Nurse Joy didn't panic and calmly issued a command again.

Chimecho used its ribbons to make a crisp snapping sound, trying to make Riolu flinch through Astonish, and then take the opportunity to pull away.

This move is actually not bad; if it encounters a timid opponent, it might have an excellent effect.

It's just a pity that its opponent is Riolu.

Facing Chimecho's Astonish, Riolu was completely unmoved.

"Quick Attack."

Qingyu commanded with a smile.

If his Riolu had the Steadfast ability, maybe this move would have backfired.

However, no big deal.

From the perspective of an ordinary trainer, Nurse Joy is definitely above passing level.

Then what would she do in a disadvantageous situation?

Riolu attacked again; Chimecho, having suffered two attacks in a row, had already had a considerable portion of its HP reduced.

Nurse Joy bit her lower lip, seemingly thinking about how to get out of the predicament.

"Chimecho..."

She took a deep breath, her eyes gradually becoming firm.

"Use Extrasensory!"

Hearing Nurse Joy's command, Qingyu raised an eyebrow.

Among Psychic-type moves, Extrasensory is considered quite powerful.

Being able to learn this move shows that Chimecho's level is not low.

Moreover, most Psychic-type moves are invisible; for Fighting-type Pokémon that rely on observation to react to opponent attacks, they have a natural restraint relationship and are very troublesome.

If Extrasensory hits Riolu, maybe it really could one-shot it?

Qingyu thought so.

However, noticing that Riolu's eyes were extremely focused, without the slightest fear, he decisively chose to trust Riolu's judgment.

Gym battles don't need to be overly obsessed with victory or defeat; no matter how Riolu chooses, there is no right or wrong.

He can also take this opportunity to observe and adapt to its style.

The invisible psychic power condensed by Chimecho with all its strength soon merged into the air, ready to launch an attack from any direction at any time.

Looking at Riolu, it had no reaction at all, still standing straight in the center of the field.

Until a psychic flow compressed to the limit shot out from behind, a faint white light instantly appeared on Riolu's body surface.

Then, its lower limbs suddenly exerted force, leaping high into the air.

While dodging the Extrasensory attack, a hand chop also slashed toward the defenseless Chimecho.

At this point, the winner was decided.

Thanks to book friend 20240903210629565 for the tip. ===== CHAPTER 91 =====