“That was so much fun, Mr. Chen! Vanillite is amazing!”
Back inside the shop after their battle, Ouyang Xin's face glowed with excitement as she chattered non-stop beside Chen Yun.
Chen Yun: “...”
Sure, she was thrilled, but he couldn't feel more defeated.
He had wanted to show off in front of his subordinate, especially since he was now a “senior Trainer.”
But the outcome was...
“Well, I believe you both realized something important: Pokémon type advantages aren't everything. The way a Pokémon is trained and raised significantly affects the outcome of a battle,” Gu Xin remarked with a chuckle, handing tea to the pair.
Seeing Chen Yun's conflicted expression, Gu Xin couldn't help but laugh.
Indeed, this was the difference between real-world Pokémon battles and their game counterparts.
In the games, if a rookie Aron faced a rookie Vanillite, the Vanillite would likely be crushed. With Aron's Steel-type advantage, one Metal Claw would take out more than half of Vanillite's HP, and two hits would finish it off.
But reality was far more complex.
In real life, Vanillite's floating ability gave it an aerial advantage, allowing it to pelt Aron with Ice Shard while staying out of reach.
Even if Ice Shard inflicted minimal damage, there was no time limit in battles. Given enough time, the relentless attacks could eventually wear Aron down.
Too many factors came into play in real-world battles—terrain, mobility, training style—all of which could override type matchups.
“You've certainly taught me a valuable lesson, Ouyang. I've learned my mistake,” Chen Yun admitted, sighing heavily.
A bloody lesson, indeed.
When he first obtained Aron, he'd wanted to test its abilities, particularly against an Ice-type move like Ice Shard.
Aron's Steel typing gave it a clear advantage—so why couldn't it win?
Because he'd completely overlooked Vanillite's ability to float…
“...”
Ouyang Xin gave a shy smile, her cheeks flushing slightly. As her excitement subsided, she realized her strategy might have seemed a bit unfair to Aron.
But as Lin Sheng and Chu Kelian had said in the battle videos: this was tactics!
“How did you find your first Pokémon battle, Miss Ouyang?” Gu Xin asked, noticing her change in expression.
“It was amazing! Honestly, Boss, with these Pokémon and the concept of Pokémon battles, I'm confident it will become a worldwide phenomenon in time!”
Ouyang Xin, now more composed, gently pinched Vanillite's soft, icy cheek and spoke with conviction.
She was certain—Pokémon battles would take the world by storm!
The sheer wonder of these magical creatures, combined with the strategic depth of their battles, made it an irresistible experience.
Pokémon weren't just pets; they were living, breathing miracles of nature.
Watching Vanillite use Ice Shard had left her stunned and overjoyed—a moment she would never forget.
“Thank you for your kind words, Miss Ouyang. Hearing that my Pokémon are so well-received is the greatest affirmation I could ask for,” Gu Xin replied with a smile.
The fact that even a workaholic like Ouyang Xin couldn't resist the charm of Pokémon and Pokémon battles filled Gu Xin with satisfaction.
“Boss, I want to draw another Pokémon!”
Chen Yun glanced at his Aron, still happily munching on Energy Cubes, and made up his mind.
The earlier battle had driven home a crucial lesson—he needed a Flying-type Pokémon as soon as possible!
“Mr. Chen, it's already 11 a.m.,” Ouyang Xin pointed out, glancing at the time.
“No rush. We'll head back to the office after this draw,” Chen Yun replied, shaking his head.
After all, drawing a Pokémon wouldn't take long.
“Well then, please proceed, Mr. Chen.”
Gu Xin handed the shop's Pokédex to Chen Yun, who nodded confidently.
“Just a reminder, Mr. Chen, you only have three draws left for today,” Gu Xin said with a smile.
“I understand. I trust my luck!”
With determination, Chen Yun pressed the Go button.
He wasn't expecting a legendary, but a pseudo-legendary or a strong Flying-type would do.
The silhouettes spun and finally settled on a shape.
“Boss, what's this mouse?”
“Uh… This is Rattata, a Normal-type Pokémon. As for its strength…”
“No need, Boss. I can tell from your expression.”
Chen Yun quickly cut Gu Xin off, the latter's conflicted expression speaking volumes.
Ouyang Xin covered her mouth, suppressing a giggle.
“Boss, what about this pink star?”
Chen Yun asked, perplexed as the next Pokémon appeared on the screen.
Beside him, Ouyang Xin leaned in for a look.
It was an undeniably cute creature—a perfect mascot-type Pokémon.
“That's Cleffa, often kept as a companion pet for children. As for its combat abilities… you get the idea,” Gu Xin replied with a slightly awkward smile.
If a girl had drawn Cleffa, she might have loved it. But for Chen Yun? Not so much.
“I see…”
Chen Yun's lips twitched. What was with these draws?
Gritting his teeth, he exited the screen and pressed Go for his final draw.
Staring intently at the Pokédex, he silently prayed.
Please, Pokédex, just give me something decent this time!
The silhouettes slowed, then stopped.
“Wow! This one looks amazing!”
Ouyang Xin exclaimed, her eyes sparkling as she looked at the Pokémon displayed on the screen.
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