The Dragon Who Cares About Face

Chapter 3 The Dragon Who Cares About Face

That evening, after "asking for advice," Zhu Suihan sat down in front of the computer and began to operate it.

However, precisely because of this process, Zhu Suihan will not be suspected of any identity issues when investigating later, which is very convenient.

The server room wasn't big, but that was only for Chenglong. After finishing his meal, the whiny girl still stayed by Zhu Suihan's side.

"Hmm, that's a pretty good configuration."

Zhu Suihan was somewhat surprised. He had thought that the bricks from this era were not very good, and that this was probably another modified version from the Pokémon world.

While the exterior design may be limited by the times, the core is different.

A brick-like exterior with a surreal, scientifically-grade core.

Zhu Suihan grabbed a handful of Pokémon food and, without even looking at the screen, instinctively wanted to find a game icon to relax, until he saw the big red and white Pokémon on the table and then paused.

That's true, things are different now.

"Then, shall we look up some information first?"

Zhu Suihan decided to arrest Liu Bo's study materials, only to find that they were all video materials of dojo battles, which were probably work materials needed by the league.

After watching several standard real-world battles, Zhu Suihan frowned.

It's not that he doesn't understand tactical arrangements or anything like that, but rather that he can see some very obvious things that are completely different from the game itself.

To give a very simple example, hit the vital point.

In games, it's a matter of probability, but in reality, it's different.

For example, in a battle in the wild, Person A sends out a Rattata, while Person B sends out a Pikachu.

Passerby B greeted Pikachu with a ramming attack. With similar forces, Pikachu rammed into Rattata first, and then the purple-skinned rat retaliated with the same ramming attack.

Then, the impact hit Pikachu's cheek, which is the electric sac.

Guess if this counts as a vital point?

Pokémon's weaknesses may differ from humans', but they naturally follow a set of rules.

Pikachu's Electric Sac, Hakuryu's Storm Orb, Ralts's Sensitive Horn, and so on.

However, if you only focus on vital points during battle, you're likely to end up like the Cat Car Man who relentlessly pursues breaking parts, increasing your chances of crashing infinitely.

As for heads, it depends on the situation. If the opposing Pokémon says something after hitting one of Dodo's heads, Dodo might start fighting amongst themselves.

But the exeggutor tree...

Only God knows.

Zhu Suihan slapped his forehead.

Also, Exeggutor in Alola

I'm asking about a Pokémon that can breathe fire, fly, has wings, is dragon-shaped, and is considered the "father" of the Pokémon team. Does it actually possess the Dragon type?

If you changed your worldview, this would be absolutely bashed to death if it weren't a dragon.

"Forget it, there's nothing to worry about. It's still a dragon after its super evolution."

Zhu Suihan started typing rapidly. He'd seen plenty of battle games, so now he wanted to try something different.

He may not understand combat, but that doesn't mean he doesn't understand the "front lines of scientific research."

Whether you can become a rich and powerful thief in the future depends on this skill!

Zhu Suihan pressed the Enter key decisively and fell silent, choosing to go back and watch the battle video for some amusement.

I'll grab a handful of snacks to ease my mood.

Very good, no need to look anymore.

Eevee's forms, friendship levels, Mega Evolution, and even a report on Alola's Natural Energy suggest that Z-Moves are likely coming soon.

This is the computer room of the Kaji Dojo. Some of the equipment there is likely connected to an intranet or similar network, making it a true frontline of scientific research.

Many familiar terms have already been published in research reports, meaning that the path of thievery will no longer be viable in the future.

Regardless of what the alliance is thinking, it's only a matter of time before these results are released.

As for Dynamax and Mega Evolution, in this era, it can only be said that Gym Leader's authority has its limits; it would be more appropriate to have Uncle Liu ask him personally.

"That's true. What time is it now? I forgot to ask Professor Oak."

Zhu Suihan started searching for information about the League of Legends tournament again and discovered that the latest Quartz tournament champion was someone he didn't recognize. He then successfully defeated the Four Heavenly Kings and the champion, thus taking the top spot.

Zhu Suihan smiled slightly. If he couldn't find any normal reports, could it be that he couldn't even look for tabloids?

Soon, Zhu Suihan unearthed a report titled "Professor Oak's grandson! The continuation of genius!"

Based on her eyes and clothing, one could immediately identify her as Cuihua, the shortest-serving Quartz Champion.

He was the one who had just sat on the dragon throne and was about to bestow titles upon his ministers, but before he could even warm the throne, he was shot dead by Lord Chi.

But what's up with those two guys in the back?

Zhu Suihan zoomed in on the picture, looking at the two little ones behind Cuihua.

Although somewhat blurry, and one of them still had mud on his body, the hairstyle and appearance...

Bamboo's DNA has been activated in the face of winter's chill.

Turtle, not only are there Cuihua and Chiye, but also Xiaoshi and Xiaozhi, those two clueless and grumpy guys?!

Leaving aside Red and Ash for the time being, and including researcher Nanami Oak, there are three siblings, with Cuihua being the second oldest.

Zhu Suihan clicked his tongue and closed the tabloid.

okay.

Cuihua, Qinglv, and Lüye, the shortest-reigning quartz champion, has now been identified as the genuine perennial runner-up.

With an older sister and a younger brother, the title of "second child" is firmly established and there is absolutely no room for rebuttal.

"Waaah."

Chenglong bowed to the bamboo in the cold of winter, then gently tapped the folder containing the battle videos.

"You want to watch a match?"

Zhu Suihan asked with some confusion, "You're interested in these things?"

You, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, actually enjoy fighting; it seems your personality is somewhat different from that of your race.

Chenglong shook his head decisively, then, holding Zhu Suihan's arm, began to move the mouse and placed the cursor on a video.

“Wuwu!”

Chenglong raised his head, closed his eyes, and revealed a smug and self-satisfied smile.

Zhu Suihan:?

He seemed to understand.

Click to open the video —

"Laser, Freeze Ray!"

Liu Bo's cold, hard voice rang out, and in the video, the Lapras spewed out an icy blue beam of light, instantly turning the little elephant opposite it into a mosquito coil with its eyes closed.

The little elephant is challenging the Kaji Gym. It must be a newcomer from a nearby city. It doesn't seem to be very capable of putting up a fight.

Zhu Suihan smiled and stroked Chenglong's neck: "Yes, yes, I know you're very capable."

"Ugh!"

Chenglong raised its head again, and anyone who didn't know better would think it wanted to touch the light tube on the ceiling with its head.

Do you still have your match videos?

Zhu Suihan started searching. These battle videos were named and sorted according to time. There were no Pokémon used by the gym leaders, so he could only watch them one by one.

Chenglong suddenly stopped talking.

"Don't you remember? But it's understandable, who would remember when they went on stage and got into a fight?"

Do you remember an ordinary, unremarkable workday?

"Let me look for it. This record doesn't seem very rigorous. At least the selected teams should be listed."

"Ugh!"

Chenglong suddenly stood up halfway, and Zhu Suihan hugged him and the chair in her arms. His two little hind legs, or rather his webbed hind legs, moved very hard toward the door of the machine room.

The main message is the same: Don't watch!

"Hey, hey, stop messing around."

Zhu Suihan suddenly understood. Something was wrong with him before he died. Before his arm detached from the mouse, he did his best to open the video.

"Ignite our fighting spirit, Electric Dragon! Unleash your Thunderbolt attack!"

Boom!

After the tremendous roar subsided, the sound of flags unfurling followed closely behind.

"Lapras is unable to battle, and all Pokémon on the Gym side are unable to battle. The challenger wins!"

Riding a dragon:

Bamboo, though enduring the cold of winter, still finds light.

"Waaah."

Chenglong's big head rested on Zhu Suihan's shoulder.

Feeling wronged? (Let's stick it out.)

"Alright, victory and defeat are common in war. It's normal to have wins and losses."

Zhu Suihan comforted him, "The Thunder Strike move is indeed a counter to you. If you encounter this version of the enemy again in the future, you'll have to be careful."

After saying that, Zhu Suihan moved the chair back and then pulled the video back to the scene before the electric dragon used thunder.

Ampharos, I vaguely remember that it also has a Mega Evolution slot, and its type is still Ampharos in the literal sense, which is fundamentally different from Charizard.

"Look, next time you encounter a similar enemy, just pay attention to a few things."

Zhu Suihan stood up and put his arm around Chenglong's neck: "Especially this kind of hot-blooded guy, he basically won't play any tricks on you."

"You should be careful when you notice the bead on the electric dragon's forehead shining; that means it's preparing to unleash a powerful attack."

Zhu Suihan skipped a bit in the video: "It's like the kind of move that got you taken down."

"Ugh!"

Chenglong gently nudged Zhu Suihan, feeling that this kind of public execution was too shameful.

"Detecting threat-level attribute energy, I don't think I need to teach you that."

Zhu Suihan said, "Also, the trainers of Ampharos always say a few passionate lines before making a move, which will add a little more reaction time to yours."

The shortest command could be the move name, along with a space or time limit, but the most common version is a long sentence with the command given at the end.

However, it's just a personal style, and outsiders shouldn't judge it.

If you were Zhu Suihan in charge, you'd probably give a short order, and only after confirming the referee's announcement of victory would you raise your hands in celebration and say, "This is our bond."

Opening champagne at halftime is absolutely unacceptable.

Wait a minute, Uncle Liu didn't teach this little guy how to fight?

Zhu Suihan asked with some confusion, "By the way, do you train regularly?"

The dragon shook its head, stretched its head forward slightly, and flapped its webbed feet, temporarily playing the role of a baby seal.

Bamboo seems lost in thought in the cold of winter.

Pokémon are indeed amazing creatures. They can understand human speech, but not the other way around.

The value of a world-class treasure.

The gist of it is that Chenglong participated in the competition because she thought it would be fun, not because she actually enjoyed battling.

Of course, it's also because their abilities meet the standards; otherwise, Uncle Liu wouldn't allow such a frivolous situation to occur at work.

They haven't received any systematic training, they only play because they think it's fun, and when watching match videos, they only want to see the winning matches and want to avoid seeing the losing matches.

She has a somewhat childish feel to her, but she's also quite cute.

If you compare it to the ruthless guys around Uncle Liu, Xiao Chenglong is probably the kind of second-generation rich kid who can choose his own life without much pressure.

"That's interesting."

As night deepened, Chenglong closed his eyes and fell asleep, while Zhu Suihan remained energetic, typing away at the keyboard to absorb knowledge, feeling more energetic than ever before.

"Uh, I think I forgot something."

If it's just a video of a match, then it does give you the satisfaction of being a casual gamer; it's enjoyable to watch.

Zhu Suihan pondered for a moment, then with a thought, a storage box fell out of the mysterious space.

I think I still have a cheat code I haven't unlocked yet?

(End of this chapter)