ctnovel Chapter 14 Cheat PPT
Chapter 14 Cheat PPT
Kortian, the tool machine Pokémon... a rare low-rank species. Possessing excellent machining precision, it can skillfully use various cutting methods in battle. Suitable for early-game map exploration, and can also serve as a storage unit in the homestead later on, making it a good partner for homestead-focused players and casual players (pocket guide audio).
The so-called "homestead build" focuses on developing the homestead system, sacrificing direct combat capabilities for strong logistical support. In the hands of skilled players, it can become a goldmine, allowing them to earn money and experience effortlessly without the need for tedious running around and grinding quests; however, if played poorly, it can feel like working like a slave in the game. It has a high skill ceiling and a low skill floor in the early game, but in the late game, because the homestead can also participate in combat, it becomes a build that everyone wants to try.
Jiang Yong doesn't plan to develop in the direction of the homestead system for the time being, but since he has the only homestead system in the entire Carlo Star, he should make good use of it.
Furthermore, Cortia's early-game direct combat strength is quite good. Once the character reaches level 20 and advances to the next level, allowing for the fusion of more Pokémon, it can also serve as a defensive hub, supporting the entire team's operation. From any perspective, it's very suitable as his second Pokémon.
"Is this... Cortia?"
Xiao Fan, a top student, recognized the elf's origin after just a few glances and exclaimed in surprise, "I've only ever seen them in textbooks, I never thought I'd actually meet a real one!"
—The vast majority of spirits on Planet Carlo are "common" races. Rare lower-rank spirits are already quite rare. Usually, only formal contractors, that is, experts or above, have the opportunity to capture them. Ordinary people would likely lose even if they encountered them.
"Oh? It's Kortian? I've been needing a Mechanical-type Pokémon lately, so I'll just add it to my collection."
Jiang Yong took a step forward, pretending it was a spur-of-the-moment decision, raised his arm, and made a standard, chuunibyou (delusional) recruitment gesture from a shonen manga.
(Young man, a contract?)
A faint white aura rose, sending a mental signal to Cortia. Xiao Fan watched intently, this was the first time he had ever witnessed an expert-level Pokémon capture.
Unlike regular Pokémon, Mechanical-type Pokémon typically possess higher intelligence and a more human-like way of thinking compared to their peers. Therefore, Jiang Yong estimated that after demonstrating his expert-level abilities, the probability of capturing them directly without a battle was quite high.
Soon, the white flame flickered slightly, transmitting back to Cortia's mental fluctuations:
(This is an excellent question!)
(To put it simply: I don't want to form a contract with you directly (smiley face))
(Why is this happening? (Core reason):)
(1. You just kicked me out of my "new home" (that is, the machine tool), which has made me feel very bad towards you.)
(2. Your charm level seems a bit low, at least not enough to make up for the lost favor. I don't think much of you for now.)
(In short: You didn't "fail to subdue," you "used the wrong method.")
(If you're interested in mechanical-type Pokémon, I can tell you about them...)
"...You son of a bitch."
Jiang Yong's eyes twitched, and he couldn't find the words to utter.
This is the downside of mechanical-type spirits. When their level isn't high enough, forcibly imitating humans can sometimes make them appear very artificial, turning them into artificial idiots. Plus, they're incredibly stubborn and can drive their contractors crazy.
(This machine tool is someone else's equipment; your actions constitute forced occupation.)
Jiang Yong forced himself to remain calm and tried to reason with them.
(Haha, your criticism is correct; there was indeed a clear flaw in what I said earlier.)
(But I want to clarify one point first: I will not, and absolutely will not, seize the machine tool or interfere with other people's normal work, so your accusation against me is unfounded from the beginning...)
"..."
Jiang Yong paused for a moment, then unleashed his fury, turning his back to Xiao Fan and summoning the Spirit Cocoon, unleashing a burst of necromantic energy!
This situation is commonly referred to as not having developed intelligence yet; physical subjugation can be performed directly.
boom!
This wild Cortia was only level eleven and no match for the Spirit Breath Cocoon. It was blown away by the sudden jet of gray mist, and even though Jiang Yong deliberately controlled his strength, it was still severely injured in one blow. This startled Xiao Fan, who was standing nearby.
Seeing Kotia fall to the ground, Jiang Yong immediately withdrew the Spirit Cocoon, gathered his aura in his hand, and pressed it down on Kotia without saying a word.
[You have used the skill "Basic Contract"! Checking... Check successful!]
You have obtained the Pokémon "Ketia" lv11!
After the prompt popped up on the panel, Jiang Yong suddenly felt a lightness in his hand. The resistance from Kotia's repulsion disappeared, and his energy flames successfully ignited on its body.
【Name: Cortia】
[Level: 11]
【Attribute: Mechanical】
[Trait: Immune to abnormal statuses for three turns after entering the field]
[Race: Rare, Lower Rank]
[Skills: Saw Blade Cutting, Scorching Ray, Pulse Wave, Energy Overload]
"Saw Blade Cutting": Mechanical physical attack, 15% chance to reduce the opponent's defense by 1.
"Burning Ray": A mechanical-type special attack that removes any buffs or stat boosts from the opponent.
"Pulse Wave": An attribute skill that has a 100% chance to paralyze the opponent upon hit. (Paralysis: A control-type abnormal status that prevents a Pokémon from acting.)
"Energy Overload": Attribute skill, increases own attack by 1 and special attack by 1.
To be fair, although this thing is a bit of an AI, its skill set is quite practical. Combined with its special ability, it's a decent defensive mid-lane Pokémon. It can not only compensate for the Spirit Chrysalis's weakness to crowd control, but it can even control others and create more turn advantages. The only drawback is that it still lacks sustain skills, making it difficult to return to the field after taking damage and switching out.
However, this weakness can be resolved after it evolves into "Heavy Kortia" and learns the sustain skill "Self-Repair," making its growth potential quite good.
(This time I understand, I really understand, not because you were wrong, but because you were so right...)
"...Shut the hell up."
A vein bulged on Jiang Yong's forehead. He quickly took out a fusion ball to put Kotia back—Kotia's level was too low at the moment, and he didn't plan to replace the Spirit Breath Cocoon with it.
Moreover, if they were to truly merge, he would have to communicate with Kotia's mind at all times, for fear of being infected and becoming a human-machine.
"Oh, by the way, you're not allowed to imitate the Spirit Breath Chrysalis."
He quickly gave instructions to his spirit pupa. The spirit pupa was still fused with Jiang Yong's thoughts, and it could hear what Jiang Yong had just heard.
(I understand, you're not "restricting me," you're "changing the way we communicate"...)
Jiang Yong's vision went black.
"...Alright, your machine tool should be usable now. Give it a try."
After rubbing his head, Jiang Yong realized he hadn't finished his mission, so he pointed to Xiao Fan standing next to the machine tool and said, "I feel an urgent need to talk to a living person."
"Hmm? Okay, okay!"
Xiao Fan snapped out of his daze and quickly ran forward to adjust the machine tool, but he couldn't help but recall the scene from just now.
A rare-level Pokémon was instantly defeated?
Wow, so fast! I didn't even see what kind of Pokémon he was using!
Capturing a rare Pokémon should be a happy event, right? Why does this guy look so grim...?
(PS: Recent AI no longer has that human-machine feel of the past; it can only make clumsy imitations based on impressions, making it difficult to reproduce the essence of a stable connection. It's exhausting.)