Prejudice / Double Bomb ...

The Pokémon Hunter J ignored the taunts; rather, her arrogant words actually put aside her last reservations. She said, "The duel rules are one-on-one, with a maximum of three Pokémon per player. Also, to prevent you from denying defeat, I'll add an extra layer of insurance."

As she spoke, she took out a seven-colored stone and chanted, "The Phantom Metal of the Great Western Kingdom, leading the darkness of people's hearts to ruin, Dark Duel, begin!"

A dark aura spread out, enveloping her and You Zhi, forming Duel Barrier.

You Zhi looked on curiously; it was the first time he had ever seen ordinary people engage in Dark Duel.

The Pokémon Hunter J, thinking the other was flustered, reassured him, "Don't worry, although it's Dark Duel, as long as you keep your promise, you won't be punished."

"You misunderstood. I just felt that since we've already started Dark Duel, why can't it be more exciting? This little bit of dark power is a gross underestimation of us."

You Zhi activated his Strength-Weakness Mimicry, releasing dark power to strengthen the Duel Barrier until the aura increased threefold before stopping.

"You!?"

Pokémon Hunter J was momentarily stunned and uncertain. This was an ability that wasn't even recorded in the enemy's intelligence. How many good people could initiate Dark Duel?

You Zhi said, "Don't worry, the rules haven't changed. They've just added a cruel punishment for losers, but as long as you win, that's fine."

Pokémon Hunter J took a deep breath and quickly calmed down. What the other party said was right; no matter what kind of duel it was, the winner always got everything.

As long as we win, there won't be any problems.

"I know that you trainers look down on or even hate Pokémon Hunter, but have you ever thought that the fact that you've survived this long as Pokémon Hunter is a symbol of strength in itself—the Flame Dragon soars with outstretched wings, trampling all things with the aura of a tyrant, descend, Tyrant Dragon!"

Chapter 282 Prejudice

[Tyrant Dragon (8-star) Flame]

[Lineage: Fire, Dragon]

[Level: 50]

[Attack Power: 2900 (3263)]

[Defense Strength: 2500 (2813)]

[Dragon-Type, Effect: Omitted]

As the Pokémon Hunter J summoned, a giant brown dragon with sharp horns and an aura of ferocity descended onto the field, its oppressive presence even surpassing that of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon.

In fact, Tyrant Dragon does have the capability to do so. Although its base attack stat is 100 lower than Blue-Eyes White Dragon, it possesses the characteristic of dual attacks and resistance to countering Spirit-Accumulating Spell Card that target it.

In contrast, You Zhi summoned only an ordinary Goblin Attack Force, and did not even summon the elite force as an evolved form.

However, despite the oppressive aura emanating from the Tyrant Dragon, the four Goblin chattered incessantly, completely unaffected by its presence.

Pokémon Hunter J adjusted his goggles and said, "Just like the intelligence, your Goblin possesses top-tier talent, which is why it's not suppressed by the aura of high-level elves—but low-level elves are still low-level elves after all. Tyrant Dragon, use Fireball!"

The Tyrant Dragon opened its massive maw and spewed out a scorching fireball. The Goblin Attack Force screamed and scattered in all directions, their movements incredibly agile. The missed fireball exploded into sparks, instantly setting the plaza ablaze.

Pokémon Hunter J said, "No matter how talented Goblin, it's still just Goblin. Even after I gave you a warning, you still can't let go of your prejudice against Pokémon Hunter and actually dare to try to defeat me with a weak Pokémon. This is the eternal arrogance of you trainers!"

The Tyrant Dragon flapped its wings and pounced on one of them, its sharp Dragon Claw slashing through the air, attempting to take the lead.

Unable to escape, the Goblin could only brandish its metal club and fight back with all its might. The club and claws collided, producing a metallic clang.

Just as Pokémon Hunter J predicted, the Goblin Attack Force, with zero defense and only Four-Star, couldn't withstand any damage from the Tyrant Dragon, which possessed dual damage characteristics. In particular, the target's health was only a quarter, and it exploded on the spot due to the force of the recoil!

"That's it! Taking advantage of this momentum, the Tyrant Dragon will continue its attack, picking them off one by one..."

Just as Pokémon Hunter J was about to command his elves to press their advantage, he noticed that the Tyrant Dragon had clearly become stiff and was stuck in place. At the same time, the remaining three Goblin turned around and attacked, wielding their haphazard metal maces, smashing the Tyrant Dragon until it was dizzy and disoriented, and it fled in a sorry state.

Without a counterattack, the double damage effect cannot be achieved.

After his initial astonishment, Pokémon Hunter J quickly realized why: these Goblin actually had a higher attack power than the Tyrant Dragon!

Her prediction was correct. After three months of special training, the Goblin Attack Force, which had reached level 44, had an attack power of 3680!

You Zhi said slowly and deliberately, "The truly arrogant one is you. You look down on Goblin as soon as you see them, and even after you know they are talented, you still can't let go of your prejudices. This is the eternal arrogance of you Pokémon Hunter."

The same sarcastic remarks were returned verbatim, and even the usually composed Pokémon Hunter J couldn't help but feel both ashamed and annoyed.

Fortunately, the Goblin Attack Force stopped after a while, some lying on the ground chatting, others gazing at the stars, putting on a show of slacking off, while the Tyrant Dragon took the opportunity to escape the encirclement.

"It must be admitted that the Goblin Attack Force is very powerful, but this advantage cannot offset its negative characteristics. Right now, Tyrant Dragon will wipe out these three weaklings!"

"What's the rush? I'll activate 'Different Dimension Boundary.' As long as I don't have any Instant-Activation Spell Card on cooldown, neither of our spirits can fight."

You Zhi activated the Spell Card he used in the previous battle, but this time without the Demon Lizard Yihao, the hidden effect could not be triggered, making it a true equal lockdown for both sides.

Of course, considering the negative characteristics of the Goblin Attack Force, it is undoubtedly more advantageous.

Under the influence of the Spell Card, Tyrant Dragon could only stare menacingly at the three green-skinned creatures, unable to launch an attack, and could only watch helplessly as they passed their slack-off period and regained their fighting spirit.

Of course, the Goblin assault troops couldn't attack either, but they had a strong suicidal spirit and didn't just stand still. Some stuck out their tongues and made faces, some turned around and slapped their butts, and some even started breakdancing, making all sorts of mocking and provocative gestures at the Tyrant Dragon, which made the Tyrant Dragon so angry that it spewed thick smoke from its nostrils.

Pokémon Hunter J wasn't easily provoked, but he was still in a bad mood, so he could only hurry up and craft Spell Card, playing them as soon as they were completed.

"I activate 'Fire Dragon's Fireball'. If I have a Dragon-Type Pokémon on my field, I can choose to deal 800 damage to the opponent's Pokémon, or destroy a Pokémon with 800 or less Defense!"

This Spell Card also has a hidden effect: when Tyrant Dragon is on the field, it can activate two effects simultaneously, enough to destroy two Goblin.

Pokémon Hunter J was prepared to mock her opponent when they asked in surprise, after all, she wasn't a trainer and had no need to explain herself to her opponent out of a sense of dignity.

However, when the two fireballs appeared out of nowhere and were fired at the Goblin, they were blocked by an invisible protective shield and did not cause any damage.

"What happened?"

The Pokémon Hunter J looked astonished.

"Because I activated this 'Absolute Magic Prohibition Zone' at the same time."

You Zhi showed his opponent the Spell Card in his hand and generously explained, "The effect of this card is to make all non-specialty spirits on the field unaffected by Instant-Activation Spell Card."

"The Goblin Attack Force is not a type of non-specialized elf."

"So it's a hidden effect; when Goblin Attack Force are on the field, they are also unaffected by Instant-Activation Spell Card."

The card art for the Absolute Magic Prohibition Zone depicts twin elves protecting themselves with a shield inside Dark Hole, while the Goblin Attack Force is unfortunately swept away.

The reason You Zhi didn't summon the stronger Goblin Elite Attack Force is because there are more Associated Card with the Assault Squad.

"Tsk, resorting to such petty tricks, a mere Goblin... Oh no!"

Pokémon Hunter J's expression changed drastically, because she realized that You Zhi's two Spell Cards were clearly linked. The creation of "Absolute Magic Prohibition Zone" was not intended to counter her "Fire Dragon's Fireball," but simply happened to coincide with it.

As expected, the Goblin, no longer affected by Instant-Activation Spell Card, immediately launched a fierce attack on the Tyrant Dragon. The Tyrant Dragon, still restricted, was unable to retaliate and could only flee in disarray.

At this moment, You Zhi added, "See, I didn't have any prejudice against your identity Pokémon Hunter. I went all out from the start, and I'm sure you're very satisfied now."

(Note: According to the setting of this article, Blue-Eyes White Dragon is the starter Pokémon, with a status equivalent to Charizard. It is rare but not extremely rare. For example, there is a Charizard Valley in the anime, but if people have opinions, we can change it. It's not a big deal. Moreover, Tyrant Dragon is more in line with the name, because Pokémon Hunter J's ace in the original work is Salamence.)

Chapter 283 Double Bomb

Being unable to fight and being forced into a defensive state are two different effects. The effect of "The Different Dimension Boundary" is the former, so Tyrant Dragon can only be unable to attack, but can still move.

In theory, it could completely evade its opponent's attacks with its agility and maintain a neutral stance. However, its massive size became a hindrance at this point, especially when facing three opponents.

The three Goblin were agile, circling the Tyrant Dragon like monkeys climbing a tree, their eyes sharp, each attack aimed at the dragon's weak points, whether it was the chin, the base of the wings, or the belly without scales, causing the Tyrant Dragon to scream in pain.

Fortunately, the Tyrant Dragon's defense is also quite strong. If it had only 0 defense like the Goblin Attack Force, this wave of attacks could have destroyed it. Even so, by the time the Goblin stopped attacking due to negative traits, the Tyrant Dragon was already covered in wounds.

Pokémon Hunter J checked Tyrant Dragon's remaining HP using the Pokémon Card and estimated it could withstand one more wave of attacks. Considering the Goblin's tendency to slack off for one turn in battle, it could theoretically last for three more turns. However, by then, Tyrant Dragon would truly have only a sliver of life left, and could be easily defeated with a minor injury, which was unacceptable to her, as Tyrant Dragon was her ace Elf.

I should have used only one Pokémon to decide the outcome...

Just as Pokémon Hunter J was feeling frustrated, You Zhi placed a Spell Card face down on the field and kindly warned, "Be careful, this card is very dangerous."

This guy can create Spell Card incredibly fast!

Pokémon Hunter J glanced at the Spell Card in his hand, which was only half-finished, and couldn't help but marvel at You Zhi's efficiency. Was this the strength of an A-rank player?

No, even if there is a difference in strength, it couldn't be this big. The opponent is probably using an E-rank card to create confusion and affect my mindset.

Pokémon Hunter J quickly regained his composure, ignored it, and focused on crafting Spell Card.

Both sides' Pokémon passed the round peacefully under different restrictions. Soon after, the Goblin regained its fighting spirit, picked up its metal spiked club, and stared menacingly at the Tyrant Dragon, thinking about where to start its attack.

At this moment, You Zhi crafted another Spell Card, placed it face down on the field, and warned again, "This card is just as dangerous, be very careful."

Pokémon Hunter J snorted coldly, looking at the four Spell Cards on the opponent's field, and said, "I have to admit, your tactic tailored for the Goblin Attack Force is excellent. It can both restrict the opponent and avoid its own negative characteristics, but its weakness is also very obvious. It relies too much on Spell Card. Once these Spell Cards are destroyed, you are powerless—I activate 'Crushing Trample'!"

Four claws identical to those of the Tyrant Dragon appeared out of thin air, stomping down and destroying the Different Dimension Boundary, the Absolute Magic Prohibition Zone, and the two face-down Spell Card.

That wasn't all; another dragon's foot stomped on the Goblin, severely injuring it.

Seeing this, Pokémon Hunter J felt a sense of satisfaction as all the trash was swept away, and couldn't help but explain, "When you have Dragon-Type Elf on your field, you can choose one Spell Card on the field to destroy and deal 500 true damage to your opponent's Elf."

She paused deliberately, and although You Zhi had guessed the reason from the Dragon Claw earlier, he still cooperated and asked, "Why were all my Spell Card destroyed?"

Pokémon Hunter J laughed gleefully, "It's a hidden effect, of course! When Tyrant Dragon is on the field, it can destroy all Spell Card!"

As for the 500 points of true damage, it's negligible, especially against Goblin Attack Force with only 0 defense; it's less effective than a random skill attack.

Without the Different Dimension Boundary, the Tyrant Dragon was finally free to unleash its claws and teeth. It immediately spread its wings, looked up, and roared, venting its frustration at being beaten without being able to fight back.

Just as Tyrant Dragon was preparing to attack, You Zhi sighed and said, "Alas, I kindly reminded you, but unfortunately, honest advice is hard to swallow. Your arrogance blinded you, and you didn't take my words to heart— 'Unlucky Bomb' and 'Built-in Bomb' effects activated!"

Before the smile on Pokémon Hunter J's face could fade, he hurriedly said, "Don't talk nonsense, those two Spell Cards have already been destroyed."

"Both of these cards have the same second effect: when destroyed, they can be activated to deal 1000 true damage to the opponent's spirit—I warned you, these two cards are 'the same' danger."

Two bombs appeared out of thin air. One was a typical cartoon bomb, shaped like a black iron ball with a lit fuse. The other was a time bomb with numbers jumping around. Both bombs flew towards the Tyrant Dragon at the same time.

"Tyrant Dragon, get out of the way!"

Pokémon Hunter J hurriedly issued an order: damage-dealing Spell Card have no binding force; as long as they are not hit, everything will be fine.

However, a large group of Goblin dressed in simple vests appeared around the Tyrant Dragon, some covering its head, some its wings, and some its feet, holding it down firmly and preventing it from moving easily.

These green-skinned creatures came from the Goblin Charge Squad and Goblin Burrowing Squad on the card, so the hidden effect was not triggered.

But Pokémon Hunter J had no time to care about any hidden effects. He watched in horror as the two explosive bombs struck the Tyrant Dragon, creating a deafening explosion. The violent blasts engulfed the Goblin on his body, blasting them to pieces.

Having withstood 2000 points of true damage, the Tyrant Dragon was still alive, but on its last legs. One of its wings was broken off, and it lay on the ground, looking extremely pitiful.

The Goblin Attack Force showed no mercy; on the contrary, they wore expressions of glee as they beat Drop Off dog, swarming forward and slashing at vital points with their spiked clubs while howling.

The Tyrant Dragon fought back with all its might, but its injuries were too severe, and its attack power was already inferior. Its resistance was easily shattered, and the mighty eight-star dragon died tragically under the three green-skinned spiked clubs.

At the same time, the dark Duel Barrier generated a strong backlash of spiritual energy, and the Pokémon Hunter J felt excruciating pain, as if her whole body was being bitten by termites. Not only that, but the phantoms of three metal spiked clubs appeared and smashed into her one after another, sending her flying far away with a dull thud.

"Ughhhhh--"

The Pokémon Hunter J rolled repeatedly on the ground until he crashed into the barrier and stopped.

After a while, she stood up, supporting herself on her slightly unsteady arm, and asked with a hint of fear on her face, "What is this?"

You Zhi replied matter-of-factly, "The punishment for Dark Duel, you're a gangster yourself, don't you even know that?"

The Pokémon Hunter J remained silent. Although she forced others to fight through Dark Duel, it was only to ensure that the other party would not renege on their promise. The spiritual backlash caused by the destruction of a spirit was only slightly stronger than usual, and it was accompanied by mental pressure, like the palpitations caused by being scared by a horror movie.

This was nothing compared to the backlash she had just suffered; at that moment, she truly thought she might die.

"Is this the true Dark Duel...?"

"What are you daydreaming about? The duel isn't over yet, hurry up and summon your second Pokémon," You Zhi urged.

A sinister glint appeared on Pokémon Hunter J's face, a desire to inflict the same pain on his opponent. He abruptly flung his hand away and declared firmly, "I surrender."

Chapter 284 Keeping You in Secret

Pokémon Hunter J wasn't unwilling to retaliate, especially since the three Goblin were all very fragile. As long as he summoned a super-effective elf, they wouldn't be difficult to defeat. Just thinking about making that arrogant face contort in pain filled him with a burning desire.

But she held back.

There's no need for it. As Pokémon Hunter, my job is to capture and steal rare elves. Fighting to the death with people is pointless, and there's no past grudge between us.

Most importantly, a true Dark Duel is too dangerous. Although the opponent's constant taunts and nonchalant attitude during the duel are infuriating, it's not worth risking your life for, especially since the opponent is not an ordinary trainer. If the duel continues, the chances of losing are very high.

After quickly analyzing the pros and cons, Pokémon Hunter J suppressed his desire for revenge and admitted defeat.