Pokémon: My Online Friend Is Cynthia

Chapter 159: Chapter 159: Mind’s Eye Blade

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The nature spirit that had granted them power was, in Julian’s opinion, most likely some kind of Legendary Pokémon.

It was just that their relationship with this Legendary Pokémon was not close enough yet.

The Pokémon still did not want to reveal itself in front of them.

Julian raised an eyebrow. It seemed he would need to try those twelve recipes more often in the future and slowly build a relationship with this nature spirit.

Cynthia had the same thought.

She rubbed her chin.

"I’ll have the researchers at the History Research Institute help collect the ingredients for the twelve recipes."

"I’m also very curious about the nature spirit behind this ancient civilisation. If we can become friends with it..."

"Perhaps we’ll be able to learn some of the lost history we still don’t know about."

The two returned to the History Research Institute and told Professor Carolina the results of the experiment.

Professor Carolina was very interested.

"I agree to continue investing funds into researching the nature spirit behind these twelve recipes!"

"Julian, you should also take on an assistant researcher position at the History Research Institute. You’ll be responsible for this project."

"The salary for an assistant researcher isn’t high, so I hope you won’t mind."

Julian waved his hand.

"Even without a salary, I’d be very willing to help. I’m also extremely interested in these ancient recipes."

Collecting ingredients would take time. Julian only needed to visit the History Research Institute once a month, make the ancient dishes, and use Aura to sense the nature spirit.

Cynthia raised an eyebrow.

"Julian, do you want to have a Pokémon battle?"

Julian’s fighting spirit rose.

"Of course!"

Gallade, Primeape, Hakamo-o, Croagunk, and Sirfetch’d were all eager to battle Garchomp again.

Even Combusken, who had not battled Garchomp last time, had only listened to Gallade and the others describe that battle, yet already felt his blood boiling.

He wished he had been the one to fight back then.

After understanding Combusken’s thoughts, Julian did not know whether to laugh or sigh.

At that time, Combusken had still been a little chick, a Torchic. Garchomp would have needed to control her strength carefully.

Otherwise, she might have left Torchic with PTSD.

This time, Torchic had already evolved into Combusken.

His mind had matured further, so even if Garchomp hit slightly harder, Combusken should be able to endure it.

And with Julian comforting him, he believed Combusken could turn pressure into motivation.

Julian asked excitedly, "What are the rules this time?"

Cynthia waved her hand.

"Three-on-three. What do you think?"

During Lucario’s time at Veilstone Gym, he saw Julian’s Pokémon training with enthusiasm every day.

Sometimes, Lucario could not help himself and personally entered the field to spar with them.

Because of that, Lucario now had a full understanding of Julian’s Pokémon’s strength.

It was precisely because she had asked Lucario about Julian’s Pokémon that Cynthia decided to fight Julian in a three-on-three battle.

Julian nodded.

"That works!"

If Goodra and Gallade entered the field, the other Pokémon would not feel unconvinced.

But the third slot...

Should he send Primeape, or Hakamo-o?

Julian was rather conflicted. In the end, he decided to choose the third Pokémon based on Cynthia’s lineup.

Cynthia smiled slightly.

"Lucario, I’ll leave the first match to you."

Starting with Lucario would not reveal more information to Julian.

It could also test how much progress Lucario had made at Veilstone Gym.

She wondered whether Julian would feel that training Lucario had only made things harder for himself.

Julian’s expression remained calm.

Since Cynthia had sent out Lucario, then...

"Gallade, I choose you!"

Both were high-speed attackers. It would depend on who was faster, and whose attacks were more accurate!

"Lucario, Bone Rush!"

"Gallade, Psycho Cut!"

Psycho Cut could condense energy blades and send them flying.

It could also attach psychic energy to Gallade’s elbow blades and be used in close combat.

Lucario condensed a blue bone staff, spun it, and rapidly approached Gallade before bringing it down over his head.

Gallade swung his elbow blade and blocked Lucario’s staff with one slash.

Then he turned and slashed again, aiming for Lucario’s vulnerable waist.

Lucario hurriedly leapt back, avoiding Gallade’s strike.

Julian shook his head lightly.

Lucario had clearly learned a little of Aura’s essence.

Yet the moment he entered battle, he still became so impulsive.

He had not brought out Aura’s effect at all.

"Psyshock!"

An invisible wave burst from Gallade’s eyes.

It struck Lucario’s mind, causing him to instinctively use Aura to protect his brain.

"Psycho Cut!"

Using Aura caused Lucario’s awareness of the outside world to drop.

It was as if he was guarding his head while forgetting the rest of his body.

A purple blade of light slashed into Lucario’s chest.

He fell awkwardly, rolling several times before climbing back up.

"Sacred Sword!"

Julian seized the opportunity, giving Lucario no chance to catch his breath.

Cynthia spoke.

"Aura Sphere!"

Lucario quickly condensed an Aura Sphere and fired it at Gallade.

But Gallade swung Sacred Sword, smoothly cutting the Aura Sphere apart. As he ran, his body seemed to leave afterimages behind.

One slash sent Lucario flying!

Cynthia frowned slightly.

How should she put it?

Lucario’s Aura Sphere had indeed become stronger and faster.

But Lucario’s overall battle strength had actually fallen.

Julian was even more embarrassed than Lucario. Cynthia had trusted him enough to leave Lucario in his care, and this was what had come out of it.

It made it look as if Julian had deliberately ruined Lucario’s training.

Cynthia saw the problem at a glance.

His strengthened Aura was not yet strong enough, and it had instead become disconnected from Lucario’s original style.

The result was that Lucario’s strength had decreased.

After taking Sacred Sword, Lucario could still stand.

That surprised Cynthia slightly.

Lucario’s stamina seemed to have improved quite a lot compared to before he went to Veilstone Gym for training.

No, it was not only stamina.

Lucario’s willpower had also improved.

Unfortunately...

Once Gallade’s blade had a reason to swing, its sharpness increased several times over.

Gallade longed to give his Trainer a beautiful victory.

Especially against the blonde female Trainer standing before them.

After losing to her Garchomp last time, Gallade had always wanted to reclaim his pride.

He would start with Lucario!

"Lucario, Extreme Speed!"

With Aura fully opened, Lucario could launch precise attacks even during Extreme Speed.

He no longer needed to slow down at the moment of attack and expose a flaw like before.

But!

"Gallade, Mind’s Eye Blade!"

Cynthia was a little curious.

Mind’s Eye Blade?

What move is that?

Facing Lucario’s Extreme Speed, Gallade actually closed his eyes.

Lucario’s anger surged!

He swung his fist towards Gallade’s back!

But Gallade twisted his body, avoiding the punch.

Then he slashed out and struck Lucario’s vital point.

Even though Lucario’s heart was filled with unwillingness, he still collapsed powerlessly.

See through the enemy’s openings.

Strike the enemy’s weak point.

That was Mind’s Eye Blade!

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