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Om-!
The wandering spirit's movements froze completely in that instant.
The distorted energy in its palm, powerful enough to overturn the course of the battle, vanished like a punctured balloon with a soft, mournful cry, turning into nothingness.
The elf's entire body seemed to be paused, even the red light in its single eye froze.
[Postponed]!
Effect triggered! Forces the target to act as the last action this turn!
For the Soul Reaper, who has already used its skill, this "last" means that the Wandering Night Spirit will be unable to take any action this turn!
This move was a stroke of genius!
It wasn't a simple interruption, but rather a surgical strike that precisely targeted the AI's tactical core by skillfully combining its characteristics and abilities!
"Wow——!"
The deathly silence in the monitoring room was shattered.
The tactical analysis teacher who had previously asserted that Lin Che was an "amateur" suddenly stood up from his seat, the chair scraping against the floor with a screeching sound. His eyes were fixed on the screen, his mouth slightly open, but no sound came out.
"Mischievous Heart... Delayed... He predicted it! He accurately predicted that the AI would use Trick Space, and then perfectly countered it with an obscure skill that almost no one would use!"
"This...is this really something a high school senior could do?"
Zhao Zhenhua clenched his fists tightly, his palms sweating, his heart pounding in his chest. He knew Lin Che excelled in theory, but he never imagined his practical game-playing skills would reach such a terrifying level!
Lin Che didn't give them any time to process the shock.
A fighter jet's chance is fleeting.
His commands continued without pause, as calm as a frozen lake.
"Come back, Soul Reaper!"
"Go, Iron Claw Lobster!"
With a flash of red light, the Soul-Stealing Eyes made its successful retreat.
The next second, another Poké Ball was activated, and an even more imposing and powerful figure crashed heavily onto the field with immense force!
boom!
It was an astonishingly large iron claw lobster, its carapace displaying an aggressive crimson color, and its two enormous pincers emitting a sickening metallic scraping sound as they opened and closed.
Its eyes were fierce and cruel.
[Adaptability] Characteristic!
The strongest characteristic of Crawdex is that when using a move of the same type as itself (Water or Dark), the power is not increased by 1.5 times, but by 2 times!
"Iron-clawed lobster, [smash it!]!"
The order is issued.
The iron-clawed lobster's enormous crimson claws were instantly enveloped in a deep, viscous layer of malevolent energy.
Its massive body unleashed an astonishing speed disproportionate to its size, accompanied by a whistling sound that tore through the air, and it slammed straight into the still-stiff and immobile wandering night spirit!
Outstanding effect!
Double attribute bonus!
boom--! ! !
The dull thud made the hearts of all the teachers in the monitoring room skip a beat.
Under this devastating blow, the Wandering Night Spirit's already not-so-sturdy body was struck head-on like a battering ram.
Even the precious item it carried, the [Evolution Stone], which could greatly enhance its defense and special defense, had its energy dissipated under this attack, and it was directly sent flying!
The Wandering Night Spirit's health bar instantly emptied!
It let out a shrill wail, its entire body was beaten until it was almost transparent, and it was on the verge of death!
One hit, and he's down to his last sliver of health!
From this moment on, the entire battle became Lin Che's personal show.
The AI's computational logic reacted quickly and immediately switched to a different sprite.
A pink, round, happy egg makes its appearance, intending to use its terrifying health and healing abilities to forcibly delay the battle.
"Innocent."
A barely perceptible curve appeared at the corner of Lin Che's mouth.
He simultaneously switched back to the Soul-Stealing Eyes.
"【provocative】!"
Another invisible wave of malice struck precisely just before the Happy Egg could chant [Healing Wave].
The happy egg stopped moving abruptly, and an angry symbol appeared above its head.
Under the effect of [Taunt], all of its transformation skills are completely locked, and it can only use the pitifully weak [Slap].
A top-tier healing tank was instantly turned into a "living punching bag" that could only perform basic attacks.
AI has been replaced again.
The heavily armored behemoth of the Rock and Ground type, the Super Armored Rhinoceros, roared as it entered the fray, its massive drill horn aimed at the Iron Claw Lobster, ready to launch a devastating attack.
"As expected."
Lin Che didn't even look at the screen. Every time he changed his Pokémon and gave a skill command, it was as if it were a pre-written script.
"Iron Claw Lobster, [Crab Fist]!"
The giant claws of the iron-clawed lobster, now enveloped by the surging water, swung fiercely at the charging super-armored rhinoceros!
Water-based systems are four times more effective against it!
With a deafening roar, the Super Armored Rhinoceros's proudly tough armor proved as fragile as paper before the immense power of the Crab Fist.
Instant kill!
The entire battle was fluid and seamless, filled with a suffocating sense of oppression.
Every prediction, every coordinated defense, and every precise strike demonstrated a terrifying level of tactical skill beyond his years.
Finally, with the AI's last Pokémon falling, the simulated battle came to an end.
Lin Che, at the minor cost of sustaining only a slight injury to his Soul-Hooking Eye, perfectly countered the top-tier spatial team that had been a headache for all the examinees.
The battle ended with a notification sound.
After a brief silence, the final scores popped up on the huge screen in the center of the examination room.
“S+”!
Below the bright red rating was a line of system comments that caught the attention of all the proctors:
"A perfect tactical maneuver; recommended for inclusion as a teaching case."
Chapter 5: The Teacher's Advice and the Road Ahead
The heavy soundproof door to the examination room was pushed open, and the oppressive silence inside was instantly swallowed up by the noise of the corridor.
Lin Che walked out, his steps unhurried and his breathing steady.
His face showed no elation of relief after the exam, nor any excitement of victory; he was as calm as if he had just completed an ordinary pop quiz.
This quietness, so out of place with his surroundings, made him seem somewhat eccentric.
"Lin Che!"
A familiar voice pierced through the noisy crowd.
Class teacher Zhao Zhenhua was already waiting at the door. He spotted Lin Che almost immediately and rushed over to greet him.
His broad hand landed heavily on Lin Che's shoulder, the force carrying a complex emotion that defied description.
Zhao Zhenhua's lips first parted in a wide grin, a genuine expression of satisfaction. Then, he nodded vigorously, his eyes full of admiration. But then, his brows furrowed slightly, and that admiration subtly settled, transforming into a deep-seated worry.
He didn't speak immediately, but instead stuffed a piece of paper, still warm from the printer, into Lin Che's hand.
The paper felt slightly rough to the touch, but the ink on it was incredibly clear.
Theory: S+
"Battle: S+"
The two glaring ratings reflected an almost dazzling light under the incandescent lights of the corridor.
"Good lad, you've been hiding it well!"
Zhao Zhenhua finally spoke, his voice filled with emotion. He wanted to say a few more words of praise, but the words turned into a long sigh.
The hand that was patting Lin Che's shoulder changed from a forceful pat to a heavy press.
"Lin Che, I have nothing to say about your talent."
Zhao Zhenhua's tone suddenly changed, becoming extremely solemn.
"But I must remind you that for the path of becoming a professional trainer, S+ talent is merely a stepping stone. It's just a brick that qualifies you to stand on the starting line of this brutal track, nothing more."
He paused for a moment, as if organizing his thoughts, his gaze drifting into the distance, lost in some kind of memory.
"When I was young, I had the same dream as you. I thought that as long as I had enough passion and talent, I could stand on the stage of the league competition."
"But reality quickly gave me a resounding slap in the face."
Zhao Zhenhua chuckled self-deprecatingly, his voice revealing a sense of helplessness as the years had worn down his edges.
Do you know how much money it costs to raise a Pokémon?
"The most basic Pokémon food, to ensure nutrition, costs at least a thousand a month. Energy cubes that replenish physical strength and trace elements cost hundreds or thousands each. Not to mention those TMs that cost tens or hundreds of thousands, and those held items that can change the course of a battle. Each of these is enough to crush an ordinary working-class family."
"Your teacher doesn't want you to follow in my footsteps."
He withdrew his gaze and refocused on Lin Che's face, speaking earnestly.
"With your intellect and your theoretical achievements, you have proven that you possess top-notch learning and analytical abilities. Becoming a breeder or a Pokémon researcher will give you a more stable and brighter future than most trainers."