Pokémon: What should I do? My father-in-law always wants to tear me apart

"boom!"

There was a loud bang suddenly, like a thunderclap out of nowhere, making people's eardrums hurt.

Then, the cold voice of the verdict from the radio mercilessly cut through the tense atmosphere of the arena:

"Both of contestant Nima's Pokémon have lost their ability to fight. According to the rules of the competition, contestant Nima is eliminated!"

The voice was mechanical and stereotyped, without a trace of warmth, but it struck everyone's heart like a heavy hammer.

Before everyone could recover, the broadcast sounded again:

"Both of Xu Wen's Pokémon have lost their ability to fight. According to the rules of the competition, Xu Wen is eliminated!"

"Both of Ye Feng's Pokémon have lost their ability to fight. According to the rules of the competition, Ye Feng is eliminated!"

Each and every announcement, like dense drum beats, impacted the atmosphere on the scene.

"...Ye Feng...lost?"

Lin Yi stood blankly on the green grass, his feet seemed to be nailed down, unable to move, his eyes staring straight ahead, full of astonishment and disbelief.

At this time, the forest area was sparsely populated. After the fierce battle, there were only a few players left. Seeing that there were no traces of opponents, Lin Yi and the two women beside him tacitly moved towards the rocky area, which was their next set target.

The grassland area is the only way to go. Who could have expected that as soon as they stepped into this place, they would encounter the end of such a cruel battle.

Not far away, Nima had a dejected look on his face. The usually energetic Hen Lajiao now collapsed limply in his arms.

Next to him, the huge and strong King of Leave still stood there majestically.

But the fierce light of the past was gone in those big copper bell-like eyes, only circles of dizzy lines remained, indicating that it had exhausted all its fighting power.

Looking at Zhuge An on the side, his face was so gloomy that water seemed to drip out of it, beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down his forehead, he bit his lower lip tightly, and commanded the equally weak Charmeleon and Nidorino to make their final struggle.

Their steps were weak, but they forced themselves to pounce on the exhausted Mega Pidgeot and successfully defeated it.

Across the battlefield, Xu Wen had a dejected look on his face. His Eevee lay lifeless on the cold grass, its soft fur covered in dust.

Not far away, Mega Pidgeot was in a listless state. After its mega evolution faded, its wings drooped weakly and it was breathing heavily, obviously having lost the strength to fight again.

Beside Xu Wen, Wang Qingping's Lucario was calm and composed, still in good shape. In contrast, the Swamp King next to him was covered in wounds and lying on the ground in a mess.

I think in that fierce battle just now, Swamp King gave his all to block the enemy's fierce attack for Lucario and absorbed all the damage.

The air around seemed to be stagnant, the smoke slowly dissipated, but the pungent smell still permeated. Obviously, this fierce battle had completely ended in a situation where both sides suffered losses.

The grass that was once lush and soft, like a green carpet, is now in ruins. Where is its former beauty?

The grass was blasted into pieces by the Pokémon's skills, exposing the brown soil and crisscrossing blackened grooves, which were the "scars" left after the powerful skills wreaked havoc.

There were also earth pits of varying sizes, with rolling soil around the pits, witnessing the intensity of the battle.

Just by looking at such a tragic scene, one can picture in his mind the passionate scene of the battle just now, with the billowing smoke and dust raised by the collision of skills and the screams of Pokémon. How intense must the battle have been?

Lin Yi's neck turned slowly like a rusty bearing, and his eyes finally fixed on Ye Feng not far away.

Ye Feng was seen squatting on the ground with his legs slightly apart. The usually majestic and energetic Fire Dinosaur was now slumped beside him, gasping for breath.

The mini dragon was not in much better condition, its body was weakly curled on the mud, its eyes were closed, and it looked extremely weak.

Ye Feng stared at the miserable appearance of his Pokémon for a long time, then sighed heavily. That sigh was full of reluctance and loneliness.

He knew that his journey to the Little Phoenix Cup had come to an end.

"You've worked hard. Come back and have a rest first."

He raised his hand and skillfully took the Poké Ball from his waist, then gently pressed the capture button. Two red lights flashed, and Charmeleon and Dratini turned into streams of light and were collected into the Poké Ball.

Ye Feng used the force to stand up, brushed the dust off his knees, and when he raised his head, his gaze ran straight into Lin Yi's eyes which were filled with complex emotions.

"..."

For a moment, the air around the two of them was so quiet that it seemed like a vacuum, with only the rustling sound of the breeze blowing through the grass.

After staring at each other for a long time, Ye Feng was the first to break the silence. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he pulled out a slightly bitter smile. He scratched his head and said with a bit of apology:

"I'm sorry, Xiao Linzi, I lost. I was thinking of making it to the finals with you, but now it's over."

Lin Yi pursed his lips tightly, frowned slightly, and remained silent, but his eyes were filled with heartache and regret. His throat seemed to be choked by something and he couldn't utter a word for a long time.

The venue seemed to be in an uproar; the audience instantly turned into chirping birds, with discussions rising one after another, wave after wave, drowning the scene like a surging tide.

"Oh my, this is really surprising! Who would have thought that these seeded players who were highly expected by everyone before the game would actually meet each other and collide head-on so early as if they had discussed it beforehand!"

An audience member who looked like an uncle was shocked, shaking his head and saying "Shut up!", not even bothering to eat the popcorn in his hand.

"I had hoped that they would triumph all the way to the finals and shine, but now everything has gone haywire!"

The young man next to him continued:

"There's nothing we can do about it. The competition system is a free-for-all. There are as many variables as the stars in the sky! Players are fighting in a large group. You can't be sure that you will run into a strong opponent in the next second. If you are not careful, the situation will be turned upside down. No matter how powerful a character is, he can't withstand this randomness."

As he said this, he spread his hands helplessly and shrugged.

At this moment, a strange cry suddenly sounded:

"Gah! This scene is so explosive! So many top trainers are fighting each other, skills are flying everywhere, and the roars of Pokémon are about to overturn the bird's nest. The intensity is so intense, wow, it's worth it even if you die!"

A young man dressed in trendy clothes and with green hair, with an excited look on his face, was shouting and dancing, attracting the attention of people around him.

A lady wearing glasses in the front row pushed up the frame of her glasses on her nose and lowered her voice, but could not hide her excitement:

"Now we are going to have a good show! What a coincidence, Lin Yi and the other two ran into Zhuge An and Wang Qingping at this time, and they happened to catch up with them when they were not in good condition. This is a godsend opportunity!"

There was a gossipy gleam in her eyes and she nudged her companion with her elbow.

My companion understood what he meant and immediately agreed:

"Zhuge An has always been unfathomable. Although he doesn't look good, he has many hidden cards. It's hard to say whether he will win or lose. But as for Wang Qingping, I think it's uncertain!"

As she spoke, she leaned closer mysteriously, half covering her mouth with her hand.

"I heard that Ye Feng, Lin Yi and Ruan Yaoyao are childhood sweethearts who have been playing together since they were young! Their relationship is really great! If Wang Qingping faces them, he will be in great danger."

"Yes, yes, I've heard that too!"

A member of the audience nodded hurriedly.

"Since we have been friends since childhood, there is no doubt that we have a tacit understanding and our cooperation is perfect. I'm afraid Wang Qingping has hit a wall this time!"

The crowd became more and more excited as they talked, their eyes filled with eager anticipation for the direction of subsequent events.