People in the Elf: God rewards hard work and I become stronger at the speed of light Chapter 049

“Twins? No wonder…”

Bai Ze squinted, and then he understood why Iwamura Ichiro chose a 2v 2 doubles battle.

Besides all those petty tricks and calculations.

Doubles.

It seemed that it was indeed his strong suit!

“Hitmonchan, Fake Out!”

“Hitmonlee, Jump! Then follow up with a High Jump Kick!”

Almost a continuous preemptive strike, Iwamura Ichiro quickly issued a series of commands the moment he released his Pokémon.

Fake Out could be said to be a priority move with a very high precedence.

And after hitting the target, it would cause the opponent to flinch, making them unable to use moves during that period.

As a move to seize the initiative.

It was a very excellent move.

“Haaah~!”

Hitmonchan crouched down, stomped its foot hard, and its entire body, driven by the move, rushed forward at an almost ground-hugging angle, throwing an uppercut towards Arcanine’s chin.

And at the same time.

Hitmonlee also quickly took action.

Its spring-like legs contracted to their limit in a short instant, then suddenly rolled forward and sprang out. At the same time, its palms, already prepared, pressed against the ground, allowing the projected force to fully converge on its legs.

Head down, feet up.

Its body was in a ‘V’ shape, almost simultaneously catching up with Hitmonchan, who was punching directly, and ‘kneeling’ towards Arcanine’s brow!

Fists and feet combined, upper and lower interceptions… This combined attack strategy was indeed extraordinary!

If it were a battle between opponents of the same level.

Even a typical Elite Four trainer might accidentally suffer a hidden loss.

However…

Bai Ze remained unmoved, and said indifferently, “It’s all in vain… Extreme Speed!”

Just as Bai Ze said, tactics and strategies developed for Pokémon, while crucial, are one of the important factors in determining the outcome of a battle and the trainer’s strength.

But this premise is only valid when the absolute strength of both sides is not too different.

Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee’s doubles strategy was undeniably excellent.

But facing a peak Elite Four Arcanine.

Still.

It was no match!

“Roar~!”

A terrifying roar suddenly erupted, and the terrifying deterrent pressure emanating from its body made everyone present feel as if their hearts had stopped.

And the next second.

Whoosh—!!

Arcanine’s figure flashed forward like a phantom, a sharp tearing sound of air rang out, and its right claw, tearing through the wind, arrived first, slamming onto Hitmonchan’s head, stomping the opponent into the floor.

At the same time, its long snout opened, and sharp teeth, growing intertwined like weapons, extended with its twisting head. As its canines interlocked, they clamped onto Hitmonlee’s spring-like legs.

Then, it shook its head, downwards.

Boom!!!

A violent roar accompanied by scattered flying rocks and wind pressure.

When the smoke cleared, Arcanine stood quietly to the side, its fur gently swaying. Not far from its feet lay Hitmonchan, its hair completely gone, with a clear claw-shaped indentation on the back of its head, and Hitmonlee, its legs almost broken and twisted into an irregular shape…

Both had completely lost their ability to battle.

In other words.

The outcome of this battle had been decided!

[You commanded Arcanine to defeat Iwamura Ichiro’s Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee, gaining some insight. Battle experience + 5, Arcanine’s experience gain is insufficient, Extreme Speed proficiency + 2]

The system’s prompt sounded, and Arcanine slowly walked back to Bai Ze’s side.

Its eyes were quietly fixed on Iwamura Ichiro.

Unlike the distinctive personalities of Zorua and the others, who were either aloof, stoic, or clingy.

Arcanine’s personality was very reserved, neither eccentric nor overly affectionate.

Always.

It only prioritized Bai Ze’s safety and commands.

“Well done, Arcanine.”

Bai Ze freed a hand and gently stroked Arcanine’s soft flaxen fur twice, praising it.

On the other side.

Iwamura Ichiro, looking as if he had lost a parent, silently retrieved Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee, his face filled with despair.

Iwamura Ichiro knew very well that the reputation of the Iwakken Dojo, which he had painstakingly managed for more than ten years, would be completely ruined starting today!

Moreover, it was predictable that.

After the news spread.

The other private dojos in Pewter City would certainly not miss this good opportunity to kick him while he was down!

The decline of the Iwakken Dojo was already inevitable…

And this.

Was exactly what Bai Ze wanted.

“You won.”

Iwamura Ichiro didn’t entangle any further. Even if he couldn’t ascertain Arcanine’s exact strength, Elite Four-level was undoubtedly true.

An Elite Four-level trainer in his teens, such a chasm-like difference in strength, made him unable to even harbor any thoughts of revenge.

But.

There was one thing, however, that Iwamura Ichiro wanted to understand no matter what!

“I’m not as good as you, I have nothing to say, but why? Why would a prodigy like you condescend to challenge my small private dojo? I don’t think I’ve offended you, have I!?”

“It seems that Gym Leader Iwamura is forgetful. Let me remind you.” Bai Ze jumped off the stage and chuckled, “Last night, Mt. Moon Hotel…”

“It’s, it’s you!?”

Such clear time and location allowed Iwamura Ichiro to instantly confirm Bai Ze’s identity.

At the same time, he finally understood why he had suffered this misfortune.

“Sophia, oh Sophia, one sentence, just one sentence, and I have to exchange it for the family business I’ve accumulated for more than ten years, heh, hmhmhm, hahahaha…!!!”

Iwamura Ichiro’s tone was filled with endless regret, remorse, and resentment.

Bai Ze didn’t listen further.

After using Bai Ze’s power to determine that Iwamura Ichiro didn’t seem to harbor any ill will towards him, he directly left the Iwakken Dojo.

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That night.

A heinous murder occurred in Pewter City.

The deceased was named Sophia, identified as being beaten to death by heavy punches. At the same time, the quickly identified culprit, Iwamura Ichiro, disappeared that night…

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