novelraw Chapter 193 193: A Lesson in Reality
Chapter 193 193: A Lesson in Reality
"Hated by Latios…?"
Joy Snow stood there, stunned.
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"Stay in the office and reflect on your actions."
Nurse Joy shook her head and left.
She hoped this failure would finally force her niece to grow—
To become a Gym inspector people could truly respect.
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"Don't worry, everything's been handled."
"Sorry, Professor Oak. I caused you trouble again."
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"No, this was my oversight… Ah—wait! My ramen's going to overcook! I'll talk to you later!"
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The call ended.
Sam couldn't help but grin.
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"Having connections is amazing, huh?"
"As if I don't have any backing."
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He wasn't the type to let things slide.
If someone tried to bite him—
He'd crush them completely.
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That idiot won't be showing up again anytime soon.
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Thinking about Joy's punishment—
Sam felt even better.
Sometimes happiness was simple:
Your enemies suffer—you smile.
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Ding.
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The familiar system notification rang out.
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"Gym Mission 2: Sorry, this is Viridian Gym."
"After the Gym Leader change, many challengers are attempting to take advantage of the situation to obtain the badge."
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Mission Requirement:
Defeat all challengers decisively and prove that while the leader has changed—the standards have not.
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Difficulty: S Rank
Reward: Unknown Flying-type Pokémon Egg
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A Flying-type egg…
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Sam didn't need more Pokémon right now.
But—
That didn't mean it was useless.
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He glanced toward Yellow.
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As his only apprentice—
How could she not have a Flying-type Pokémon?
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Originally, Sam had planned to take her out to catch one.
Now—
The opportunity came straight to him.
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He checked the time.
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Almost opening time.
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Viridian Gym – Battle Arena
"Hey! Why haven't you sent out your Pokémon yet?"
"Scared?"
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The challenger laughed arrogantly.
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"If you're afraid, just hand over the badge. I might let you go!"
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Sam stared at him.
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Twelve years old, at most.
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And holding…
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A Caterpie.
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Sam rubbed his temples.
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Now I understand Lt. Surge…
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Some Trainers didn't need guidance—
They needed a reality check.
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After taking several deep breaths—
He finally calmed down.
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"Well? Are we fighting or not?" the boy snapped.
"I've got other Gyms to challenge!"
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"Other Gyms?" Sam sneered.
More like rushing to get crushed.
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He waved his hand.
"Yellow, come here."
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"Me?"
She pointed at herself, surprised.
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She hadn't expected to be sent out for the very first Gym challenge.
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"Brother Sam…" she hesitated.
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"Relax."
Sam gave her a reassuring look.
"You could win this without even giving commands."
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She glanced at the Caterpie—
Then nodded confidently.
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"Okay. I'll do it!"
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"Are you done yet? Hurry up!" the challenger complained.
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Sam just smirked.
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This kind of kid needs to be taught properly.
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He gestured to Yellow.
Go all out.
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The Battle Begins
"Come out—Omanyte!"
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The boy blinked.
"Omanyte? I've never seen that Pokémon before."
"Wait… isn't this supposed to be a Flying-type Gym?"
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Sam sighed.
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"Who said a Flying-type Gym can only use Flying-types?"
"Fight—or leave."
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Even Giovanni never limited himself to one type.
So why should he?
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"Caterpie—use String Shot!"
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The boy shouted loudly—
As if volume alone would win battles.
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It didn't.
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The String Shot was weak—
Slow—
And completely harmless.
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Sam could probably beat that Caterpie himself without Pokémon.
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"Omanyte—Water Gun," Yellow commanded.
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She lacked experience—
But this was more than enough.
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A stream of water shot forward—
Clean and direct.
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Hit.
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Caterpie didn't even get a second chance.
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It collapsed instantly—
Unable to battle.
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Silence fell over the arena.
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The result was obvious.
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A complete—
And effortless—
Victory.