"What's next is a Normal-level Trainer battle! Two trainers, please come on stage!" I saw an Alliance referee standing in the middle of the battlefield making the announcement over the radio.
"On my left is Hirakawa Shu, a Normal-level Trainer from Qingmu Town!"
Ashu, who was already standing opposite Icarus, smiled and waved at him and the surrounding crowd.
Yes, you read that right — there was a crowd of onlookers!
Although the two were just ordinary trainers and not well-known, battles at the Pokémon Center could still attract a group of idle people looking for entertainment. This battle venue cost 3,000 Pokédollars per use!
"And on my right is also a Normal-level Trainer, Icarus Aoki from Aoki Town!"
"Eh…" Feeling a little embarrassed, Icarus waved just like Ashu.
"This battle will be a 2v2 rotation mode! Only after one Pokémon is defeated may another be sent out! Pokémon may not be healed during the battle, and trainers may not be directly attacked!"
The referee loudly explained the rules, then glanced at Ashu and Icarus.
Both nodded in agreement.
The referee then raised his horn again and pointed at Ashu.
"Contestant Hirakawa Shu, please release your Pokémon first!"
This was Ashu's own request. After all, he was a mid-tier Normal-level trainer, so he had to give some consideration to his new teammate.
"Go, Poké Ball!"
Ashu quickly took a Poké Ball from his belt and threw it onto the battlefield.
"Ratta!"
A red light flashed, and a half-meter-long giant mouse Pokémon with yellow fur appeared in front of Icarus.
"It's Rattata! This won't be easy." After seeing Rattata, Icarus immediately felt a headache. A mid-tier Normal-level Rattata was not easy to deal with.
Although Pidgey's speed was sufficient, its power was lacking! Bellsprout had enough power, but its speed likely couldn't keep up.
"Go, Pidgey!"
After thinking for a moment, he decided to let Pidgey fight, even though it was one level lower. At the very least, Pidgey, who could fly, could still deal some damage to this Rattata.
"Pidgey!"
With a loud cry, the energetic yellow-brown bird appeared on the battlefield.
"Your Pidgey is well raised! Icarus-kun, you attack first!"
Seeing that it was only a beginner-level Pidgey, even if it had been well trained, there was still a clear gap. Ashu generously allowed the newcomer to attack first.
"Alright, then I won't hold back. Pidgey, rise!"
Icarus nodded. This was not the time for politeness.
"Whoosh—whoosh!"
The gust of wind began striking Rattata on the ground.
"Take it, Rattata," Ashu said, wanting to test Pidgey's attack power.
"Ratta!"
Hearing the order, Rattata stood firm against the strong wind. The Flying-type energy sliced across its body, and tiny bloodstains appeared beneath its yellow fur.
"The damage isn't bad. Be careful. Rattata, use Scary Face!"
"Ratta!"
Rattata suddenly made a fierce and twisted expression at Pidgey flying in midair.
"Pid—?!"
Pidgey was clearly startled, and its flight height dropped.
"Quick Attack and Bite! Finish it!"
As soon as Pidgey descended slightly, Ashu's Rattata flashed forward and lunged with its sharp teeth!
"Pidgey, hurry! Use Quick Attack and go up into the sky!"
Seeing the fast Rattata, Icarus immediately shouted to the frightened Pidgey.
"Pidgey!"
After hearing Icarus's command, Pidgey snapped out of it. Seeing the sharp front teeth close at hand, its body flashed and it flew upward.
"Ratta~"
Because it failed to bite Pidgey, Rattata, having nothing to brace against, fell back down.
"Good opportunity! Pidgey, follow up — Tackle and Peck!"
Although he knew Pidgey might be counterattacked at close range, judging from the power and speed of the previous Bite, Icarus decided to gamble!
White energy surged around Pidgey's body, and its beak glowed with white light as it rushed toward the falling Rattata.
"Hey! This move isn't bad, and the timing is good. If it were an ordinary low-tier Pokémon, it might really be done for. But I've been waiting for you to get close!"
Seeing the imposing Pidgey, Ashu's eyes lit up. He wasn't surprised by the Peck. As a mid-tier Normal-level trainer, he had fought other trainers who owned Pidgey before. Their Pidgey could also use Peck.
After all, it was just a basic move — not some secret technique. Anyone with some background knowledge could learn it.
"Rattata, crush it! My Rattata isn't only good at biting. If you judge it based on the previous Bite's power, you'll suffer a big loss, Icarus-kun!"
Ashu explained with a smile. In his opinion, once Pidgey got close, the battle was over.
"Pfft!"
"Boom!"
Although Pidgey successfully tore open a wound on Rattata's body, it was immediately bitten by Rattata's front teeth. The tremendous force made Pidgey feel as if it were about to be crushed.
"Boom!"
Both Pokémon fell back to the ground, and Rattata was still biting Pidgey in its mouth. It was clear that Rattata had regained some advantage.
"Pidgey! I surrender this match!"
Icarus raised the white flag and looked anxiously at Pidgey on the field. With Rattata's teeth clamped down like that, Pidgey clearly couldn't continue fighting.
"Hirakawa wins the first match," the referee immediately declared upon seeing the white flag.
The surrounding audience began discussing.
"Wouldn't it have been better if the kid kept using Gust?"
"Gust can only deal limited damage. If that Rattata fully used that combo, the power would far exceed Gust's damage."
"Yeah, who would've thought that Rattata was so skilled with its fangs? That Rattata isn't easy to deal with."
"To be fair, that Pidgey was raised quite well."
"I remember Rattata's front teeth can take down opponents in one move!"
With the end of the first battle, the spectators continued chatting.
"Thank you, Pidgey."
After handing Pidgey's Poké Ball to the medical staff, Icarus looked solemnly at Rattata still standing on the field.
"Contestant Icarus, please send out your second Pokémon!" the referee's voice sounded again.
"Go, Bellsprout!"
Throwing the Poké Ball, a fighting-spirited Bellsprout appeared on the battlefield, determined to avenge its partner.
"Sprout!"
"I heard you're good at field control, but I don't know whether that's confidence or just empty boasting about attack power!"
Ashu glanced at Bellsprout and could tell it had been trained well.
"Bellsprout, use Stun Spore!"
Icarus immediately gave the order.
"Shasha—"
A large amount of powder enveloped Rattata.
"Hey, hey! Icarus-kun, you don't think Rattata can't dodge slow powder after using Quick Attack, do you?"
Seeing the powder drifting slowly, Ashu shook his head slightly.
"Rattata, dodge! Gradually close the distance!"
"Bellsprout, Stun Spore — keep spreading it!"
Icarus ignored the approaching Rattata and continued ordering Bellsprout to spread the powder.
(End of this chapter)
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