Pokémon: My Online Friend Is Cynthia

Chapter 123: Chapter 123: Master, I Submit!

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Julian took out a Potion and treated Lucario first.

Goodra’s final strike had dealt no small amount of damage.

He had originally thought Cynthia would send out Garchomp, but the Pokémon she chose was Lucario.

Compared to Garchomp, Lucario was indeed quite a bit weaker.

Putting Extreme Speed aside, Lucario’s raw strength was even slightly lower than Goodra’s.

Cynthia’s failure to become the Elite Four Champion was not because of Garchomp, but because of her remaining five Pokémon.

Once the other five were raised to the proper level, she would become that undefeated Sinnoh Valkyrie.

Julian could not offer much help with the other four.

But when it came to Lucario, he could say with certainty that in this era...

No one understands Lucario better than me!

On the surface, Lucario had firmly suppressed Goodra just now. In reality, his attacks had not caused Goodra any serious damage.

Goodra’s greatest weapon was her absurd defense!

Unlike Lucario, who had dozens of wounds both large and small, Goodra only had eight injuries in total.

Treating them was very simple.

Cynthia continued, "The place where you can catch Riolu is a city-state located in the southern foothills of the Mt. Coronet range."

"In ancient times, the city-state’s queen once overcame a crisis and protected the city-state with the help of an Aura Guardian who travelled with Pikachu, along with two Riolu."

"Since then, the princes and princesses of that city-state have had a tradition of going to the Aura Valley to choose Riolu as their partners."

"Whoever receives a Riolu’s recognition can become the new ruler of the city-state."

Julian raised an eyebrow.

"Since Riolu are linked to the city-state’s royal authority, why would outsiders be allowed to choose them?"

Cynthia smiled and explained, "Because the clan leader of the Lucario in Aura Valley hopes the younger members of the clan can gain experience."

"Riolu who are willing to remain in the city-state continue choosing royal descendants as partners. The other Riolu choose the partners they favour during the annual Aura Hero Festival."

"That said, there aren’t many Trainers who receive a Riolu’s recognition during the festival. Often, only one Trainer is recognised every three or four years."

"According to the information I’ve gathered, the last time a Trainer was recognised by Riolu was already two years ago."

"Generally, at least one Riolu is born in Aura Valley every year. Your chances of gaining recognition are very high."

When Riolu chose a Trainer, they not only considered the Trainer’s strength and temperament. The most important thing was whether the Trainer’s Aura matched their own.

For a Trainer like Julian, who could use Aura...

Cynthia estimated that he might not even need to pass the trial of the Aura Hero Festival before a Riolu chose him.

If he went, it would not be Riolu choosing a Trainer.

It would be him choosing Riolu!

Cynthia stepped forward and stroked Goodra, sighing with feeling.

"Goodra, who came from ancient times, truly possesses extraordinary power. I really am curious what kind of era that was."

"Goodra, you and Julian need to work hard and become stronger. I hope I can see the two of you win next year’s Masters Tournament."

Goodra enjoyed Cynthia’s touch and happily narrowed her eyes.

"Goodra~"

Julian also smiled.

"Goodra and I will work hard!"

Lucario slowly woke up. Cynthia smiled and asked, "Lucario, do you want to stay behind and learn how to use Aura from Julian?"

In truth, Cynthia was also very curious about how Julian had awakened Aura, and where he had learned how to use it.

Lucario looked at him.

"Lucario?"

Although Lucario had lost to Goodra in the battle just now, if he was going to stay behind and learn how to use Aura from Julian...

Lucario still wanted him to demonstrate first.

After confirming that Julian’s use of Aura was truly outstanding enough, he would decide whether to stay and train.

After all, Lucario believed Cynthia was one of the best Trainers in the world.

Julian smiled faintly and beckoned to him.

"Lucario, use Aura Sphere on me."

Lucario was shocked and turned to look at Cynthia.

She raised an eyebrow. Cynthia knew Julian would not do something he had no confidence in.

A highly skilled martial artist could dodge some Pokémon moves, or even deflect them with their fists and feet if from weaker pokemon.

Cynthia nodded.

"Lucario, do as Julian says!"

Since Cynthia had told him to attack, Lucario really attacked.

He raised his hand and condensed an Aura Sphere. Considering that Julian was human, Lucario still did not use his full strength.

But Julian said, "Lucario, use your full strength!"

Lucario’s ears twitched. Since Julian requested it, he would not hold back.

The Aura Sphere instantly grew larger, then Lucario raised his hand and fired it at Julian.

Julian spread his arms. Pale blue Aura curled around both hands.

He caught the incoming Aura Sphere, then spun once to disperse the impact.

As his Aura resonated, the Aura Sphere gradually calmed down, as if it were easily controlled between his hands.

Julian smiled faintly.

"Lucario, this isn’t how you use Aura Sphere."

With that, he injected his own Aura into the Aura Sphere.

The sphere expanded again.

"Lucario, try dodging the Aura Sphere I send back."

Lucario locked his gaze on the Aura Sphere in Julian’s hands.

It had clearly been the Aura Sphere he fired. How had it turned around and become Julian’s?

But when it came to dodging Aura Sphere, Lucario was full of confidence.

With Extreme Speed, there was no move he could not avoid!

Julian smiled slightly. Today, he would show Lucario what a true Aura Sphere was.

The Aura Sphere flew out, and Lucario confidently activated Extreme Speed.

He easily dodged it.

But the Aura Sphere turned in mid-air and struck Lucario from behind.

Cynthia’s face was full of curiosity.

"How did you do that?"

She suddenly felt that in the battle between Lucario and Goodra just now, if Julian had personally gone onto the field, perhaps winning would have been even easier.

"You only need to lock onto the opponent’s Aura when condensing Aura Sphere. Then Aura Sphere can track the enemy and attack."

This technique alone made Lucario completely convinced.

He directly half-knelt in front of Julian.

"Lucario!"

Master, I submit!

Please teach me the proper way to use Aura!

Cynthia smiled faintly.

"The Aura Hero Festival will be held in three months. The location is Lumioseal City, at the southernmost edge of the Mt. Coronet range."

Julian smiled.

"Three months later, Lumioseal City. I understand."

Without Cynthia’s introduction, he really would not have known about such a place.

When it came to truly good things, people would not make them common knowledge online.

Just like how the internet said Veilstone Gym sincerely guided challengers, and anyone who went there could become stronger.

Who would be foolish enough to strengthen their own opponents?

Did they think winning the regional tournament was too easy?

Julian glanced at Lucario.

There really was such a fool.

And it was himself.

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