boyutpedia Chapter 410 What can Dongdong Mouse do? Dongdong Mouse can't do anything!
Chapter 410 What can Dongdong Mouse do? Dongdong Mouse can't do anything!
Chapter 410 What can Dongdong Mouse do? Dongdong Mouse can't do anything!
The mouse that Xia Chi locked onto was a small, round elf with orange-yellow as its main color, a bulging body like an inflatable balloon, large ears, and a long tail.
It is a member of the yellow-skinned mouse family, Dongdong Mouse.
This Pokémon actually had a fairly high presence in the various Pokémon works from Xia Chi's previous lives, mainly thanks to the lively and adorable Dedric's appearance by Bonnie in the XY anime, and had little to do with its battle power.
In fact, the entire "Yellow Rat" family holds a similar position in the Pokédex as Victini does in the Nysoe family—a mascot.
There's no way around it; Pikachu, as the global ambassador for the Pokémon series, is just too popular.
As a result, with each new generation, designers seem to have to follow some kind of ancestral precept and release a new electric-type rodent Pokémon to continue the spirit of "Mr. Psycho".
And in the Carlos region, this important task falls to the dummy mouse.
The difficulty of battles with the house mouse has always been relatively low.
However, there are also exceptions like Patch Liz and a family of rats, who shone brightly in certain competitions at certain times.
Overall, however, none of them can be considered strong choices in regular matches.
This is true both in the game environment of my past life and in the real-world battles of this world.
Therefore, when Xia Chi's mouse cursor stopped on the seemingly harmless icon of the Dongdong Mouse, the live stream chat exploded with comments after a brief moment of surprise.
[Hahahaha, I knew it! Prison Water either doesn't air, or it's going to be a huge hit!]
"I'll go first! What can the Drum Mouse do? The Drum Mouse can't do anything!"
[I still remember that time Patchwerk and the double-target shot from the back of the house rat, lol]
A new victim is about to emerge! Let's guess who it will be this time? (Rubbing hands in anticipation)
But then again, I really don't know what use the Drum Mouse is...
[DongDong Mouse is pretty fast, maybe around the same speed as Patchwerk. Maybe it can play a support role, throwing out electromagnetic waves or something?]
[Even though the fight hasn't started yet, I'm already starting to laugh, hahaha]
[...]
If it were a little over a year ago, when Xia Chi had just begun to make a name for himself in the live streaming world, the comments on the screen would never have been so friendly when he chose such an outrageous Pokémon.
It's likely that the screen has already been flooded with doubts and questions.
Time has passed, and now Xia Chi has established his position with a series of brilliant achievements. His antics during live broadcasts have also been automatically filtered by the audience as "he must have a big surprise in store".
Instead, it aroused strong anticipation and curiosity.
Seeing the screen full of comments like "Looking forward to new tricks" and "Waiting for victims," Xia Chi felt a subtle sense of unease.
He even felt a little nostalgic for those "little haters" who used to passionately argue with him.
Isn't this another form of companionship and interaction?
A fleeting thought crossed Xia Chi's mind, but his hands continued working.
He quickly selected five more Pokémon in the team editing interface.
Iron Arm, Winged Hair, Magical Masked Cat, Crystal Flower, and finally... Twin-Tailed Monster Hand!
These Pokémon pointed out one after another, and not only the live chat was buzzing with excitement, but even Qishu on the other end of the phone exclaimed in surprise: "Achi, this lineup... can it really win?"
The strange tree's question is understandable.
Of these six Pokémon, Iron Arm, Winged Hair, and Magic Masked Meow are indeed the most popular in the current game environment, possessing extremely strong individual combat power, and choosing them gives one a great sense of security.
But what about the other three?
Although the Crystal Flower has some tactical value, it is not used very often.
Two-Tailed Hand is a retro Pokémon that has long been out of the mainstream spotlight.
As for the Dongdong Mouse... it's the worst of the worst, rarely even seen in entertainment bureaus.
This lineup looks like a combination of three top-of-the-line sports cars and three old-fashioned farm tractors that should never be on a racetrack, all put together for an F1 race. The style is so bizarre that it makes you want to complain.
Hearing Qi Shu's slightly doubtful tone, Xia Chi said leisurely, "Don't be in a hurry, Shu. Trust me, there's a reason for this lineup. Just follow my instructions."
"Hmm...okay, okay, I'm playing with you anyway. Winning or losing doesn't matter, as long as it's fun!"
Despite his doubts, Qi Shu had an almost blind trust in Xia Chi's ability to create mischief, and ultimately chose to compromise.
He muttered to himself, "I hope I don't lose too badly. If Ye Ci sees this, she'll accuse me of slacking off and not studying the game."
Xia Chi smiled, didn't reply, and began to focus on adjusting the specific moves and held items for each Pokémon.
The skills and items he chose for these Pokémon once again left the viewers watching his actions in a state of bewilderment, wondering, "Who am I? Where am I? What new understanding is this?"
Things like high-speed movement, throwing, and so on.
This is completely different from the speculation in the live chat that he was playing support.
Amidst a barrage of comments expressing "I don't understand but I'm deeply impressed," Xia Chi and Qi Shu completed their final team adjustments and clicked the "Start Matchmaking" button.
Meanwhile, in Sinnoh region, in Keio City.
While it was still a sunny afternoon in the Eastern Region, night had already fallen and the city lights were coming on in the Sinnoh Region.
With the New Year just over, the league's affairs entered a relatively calm period.
As one of the Sinnoh Elite Four, Da Ye had finished work early, which was unusual for him. He was now sprawled out on the soft, large sofa in his living room, starting his gaming night without any regard for appearances.
He held a large bag of freshly opened potato chips in one hand and skillfully gripped the handle in the other.
On the huge TV screen in front of me was the familiar matchmaking lobby interface of the game "Road to Champions".
The warm yellow light, the snacks scattered on the coffee table, and the cursor jumping on the screen create a typical picture of a happy otaku.
"Hey, hey, hey! Hurry up, hurry up! Are you online yet? You're dawdling like an old man!"
Da Ye impatiently yelled into the Bluetooth headset while grabbing a handful of potato chips and stuffing them into his mouth; the chewing sounds were clearly transmitted through the microphone.
A helpless voice came through the Bluetooth headset: "Coming, coming. I just finished writing the gym's daily report. It's just a game, why are you in such a hurry? When are you going to change this impatient nature..."
"Hey! If you change it, will it still be my Da Ye?"
Da Ye retorted dismissively, his voice booming, "Playing games is like a battle; it's all about passion and excitement. Hesitation leads to defeat, don't you understand, Denji!"
Although the two were close friends, their personalities were like opposites of ice and fire.
Like the Fire-type Pokémon he excels at, Da Ye is passionate and direct, but also impatient and sometimes makes rash decisions.
Dianci, like his expertise in electrical engineering, is calm, meticulous, and adept at analysis and planning.
This difference might be complementary in reality, but in games that require precise teamwork, it often causes headaches for players.
Despite his initial disdain, Dianci quickly logged into his game account and accepted Da Ye's almost-exploding screen-filling team invitation.
"Today's goal is to reach the Masters level; we must achieve it!"
Da Ye confidently set a goal, his voice brimming with fighting spirit.
The person on the other end rolled their eyes in exasperation, a roll that was invisible to the large leaf.
To be honest, if it weren't for Da Ye's fiery playing style and personality, they would have reached the Master level long ago.
Although Daiyo is one of the Sinnoh Elite Four, his tactics can be summed up in one word: reckless.
In real battles, Big Leaf might be able to overwhelm the opponent with its raw strength and the Pokémon's superior qualities.
However, in a game environment that places greater emphasis on data balance, tactical countermeasures, and teamwork, blindly rushing in can easily leave opponents with openings. A well-designed lineup and strategy can often achieve great results with minimal effort.
However, the original intention of playing video games is to experience different Pokémon combinations, enjoy the fun of battles and the relaxing time of playing online with friends, so winning or losing is not that important.
As long as Daye has fun.
After selecting their lineups, the two pressed the queue button.
It was peak gaming time, and although Daye and Dianci were already at a high rank, they were matched with opponents within seconds.
Upon entering the team preview interface, Da Ye glanced at the six Pokémon icons displayed on the other side, paused for a moment, and then burst into an extremely exaggerated laugh.
"Hahaha, the qualifying rounds are a sure thing! Are they just here to give us free points? What kind of Pokémon are they using? Apokolips and Deddeville are even here!"
He laughed so hard he almost choked on his own, nearly spitting potato chip crumbs onto the screen, slapping his thigh: "What can Drum Mouse do? Drum Mouse can't do anything!"
On the other end of the phone, however, there was an eerie silence.
A few seconds later, Denji's calm, even voice came through the earpiece: "...Or, you could check the ID on the other end."
"Say something again?"
"ID? What's so great about ID? This lineup... even if the King of Heaven himself came, he wouldn't be able to..."
Da Ye muttered dismissively, but halfway through her sentence, she subconsciously followed Dian Ci's instructions and shifted her gaze to the area at the top of the screen where the opponent's ID was displayed.
Then the laughter stopped abruptly.
In the upper left corner of the screen, two IDs are clearly displayed:
【Strange Trees and Strange Tales】
【Water】
"Strange trees and wondrous tales, water...and across the way...is the Summer Pond?"
Da Ye muttered to himself, "Could my luck really be that bad... to run into these two in a promotion match?"
Clearly, the moment Da Ye saw the ID "Shui Ye", he immediately forgot his earlier statement, "No one can save this lineup."
Xia Chi likes to play these weird and unusual team compositions.
Every time he brings out this seemingly "funny" team, it means that the "Xia Chi Victims Club" is likely to welcome a new member.
Is it my turn this time...?
The person on the other end of the headset sighed, "I just watched the live stream, it's them. Da Ye, you'd better be careful. Think more before you give commands. But never mind, if you start thinking, you'll only lose faster. Just play normally."
Large Leaf:
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No way, Denji, are you even speaking human language?!
On Qiming Island, Xia Chi also saw the opponent's ID.
"Oops, it's Ooba and Denji's turn in the queue~"
Qishu's slightly surprised voice rang out: "It's the Sinnoh Elite Four and the Gym Leader! We're pretty lucky, getting matched against a high-level opponent in our first game!"
Xia Chi remained calm, quickly scanning the six Pokémon displayed on the other side, and said, "At this level, it's normal to be matched with Gym Leaders and Elite Four members. After all, gaming is a way for them to relax and keep their tactical thinking active."
His gaze quickly swept over the opposing lineup.
Incineroar, Roentgenrakili, Rotom-Wake, Infernape, Blaze Blade, and Iron Arm.
This is a classic Fire/Electric combination, emphasizing offense and suppression. Paired with Incineroar's intimidation and rotation, it cleans up Rotom's control and synergy, embodying the style of Big Leaf and Electric.
It's alright, it's within the range of my own tactics.
Xia Chi breathed a sigh of relief.
They finally had a live broadcast, and they even specially chose a lineup that would maximize the entertainment value but was indeed a bit "unconventional".
If the game starts with a match where you're automatically matched with a team that hard counters you, and you get completely overwhelmed, the live stream will turn into a "live stream of the streamer in jail."
Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Xia Chi said into the headset microphone, "Qishu, you choose Iron Arm and Drumstick, I'll control Crystal Flower and Twintail."
Qi Shu readily agreed, "Hmm, Iron Arm as the starting lineup?"
Xia Chi nodded and said, "That's right. Just use Iron Arm as you like and try to exert pressure. I'll tell you when to bring in Drum Mouse. Don't bring it in before I tell you."
"Okay~"
The strange tree responded obediently.
After a brief period of pre-selection and adjustment for both sides, the screen switched to the official battle scene.
Against the backdrop of a classic and magnificent battle castle, the virtual avatars of the two trainers stand on either side.
The starting Pokémon for both sides are Iron Arm + Crystal Flower VS Luxray + Incineroar.
As soon as the battle began, before either trainer could even give the first command, two intimidating roars erupted from the Great Leaf's field.
The [Intimidate] trait is triggered, and it's a double intimidation!
The tactical value of the classic opening combination of Xeno'jiiva and Incineroar is now clearly evident.
With two intimidating attacks, no matter how high your physical attack power is, unless you have a trait like [Clean Body], your attack ability will suffer a devastating blow.
Unfortunately, Iron Arm is the unfortunate physical attacker who has no counter-intimidation methods.
In the game screen, the strong body of Iron Arm, a combination of metal and flesh, was immediately enveloped in a purple glow.
Physical attack power has been significantly reduced!
Qi Shu's expression stiffened. She had raised one Iron Arm and knew that the power of this paradoxical spirit was almost entirely based on its unparalleled physical attack power.
Being hit with such a double threat, her first instinct was to immediately switch roles to avoid becoming a sitting duck.
But remembering Xia Chi's instructions, he didn't switch the Drummer from the back row. Instead, he shouted into the headset microphone, "Iron Arm, use the high-five attack on Luxor!"
Iron Arm immediately swayed its weakened body and rushed to Röntgen Cat. Before the cat could react, its huge iron paw slammed down on it.
Snapped-
The additional effect of the high-five attack is triggered, and Roentgenrakili falls into the "cowardly" state.
Almost at the same time that Iron Arm made his move, the Blazing Roaring Tiger on the opposite side also mirrored the attack.
The Blazing Roaring Tiger also unleashed a flash of white light, launching a preemptive attack, and pounced out with lightning speed.
Its target was none other than the Crystal Flower operated by Xia Chi.
Snapped-
With another slapping sound, the Blazing Roaring Tiger's giant paw struck the crystal clusters of the Crystal Flower.
However, just as the Blazing Roaring Tiger's paw struck the Crystal Flower, a sudden change occurred.
When the blue-purple body of the Crystal Flower was attacked, it immediately burst out with dazzling light as if in response.
Countless tiny, deep purple energy ridges, containing potent poison, burst forth from its body uncontrollably, like a shower of flowers, and sprayed towards Da Ye Fang's half of the field.
The trait [Poison Everywhere] has been triggered!