In the computer, Aron's HP instantly restored to full value, which not only stunned Brock but also left Misty and Joe speechless, unable to utter a word.
They didn't understand this strategy initially, but after Brock's explanation, they more or less got it.
However, as Brock mentioned, this strategy has a fatal flaw, which is that Aron's Endeavor can only be used once, and the Sturdy ability cannot be triggered unless it's at full health.
Yet, before Brock's doubts could end, reality gave him a slap in the face, as Aron's health returned to full!
Although they didn't know how it was done, if it could be repeated every time, following the normal flow... wouldn't Aron just be sweeping the team?
Ash, while selecting the Endeavor move, explained the principle behind Aron's recovery: "The item Aron is holding is the Shell Bell, which can recover one-eighth of the damage dealt. Since the opponent is a level seventy Pokemon, even one-eighth is more than Aron's full health, so as long as Endeavor hits the opponent, Aron's HP will inevitably be restored to full."
While explaining, Ash had already used Endeavor to defeat Karen's second Pokemon.
This acrobatic strategy looks dirty, but there are actually many ways to break it. However, those require specific Pokemon or abilities and moves.
After hesitating for a moment, Karen's AI seemed to have finally thought of a solution, and sent out Tyranitar as the third Pokemon!
Ash also selected Endeavor and knocked down Tyranitar to its last breath, but then he realized that Sandstorm couldn't finish it off.
After a brief surprise, Ash realized that this Pokemon called Tyranitar should be a Rock Type or Steel Type, which is also one of the loopholes of this strategy. If it encounters these two types of Pokemon, it can't rely on Sandstorm to finish them off.
But the two Pokemon he's carrying are prepared for this.
Ash first used Tackle to forcefully remove the last sliver of Tyranitar's health. Then Karen's fourth Pokemon sent out Honchkrow, which casually used Wing Attack to take down Aron that wasn't at full health.
However, Ash's Aron… there are two!
Ash sent out the second Aron and then used Endeavor again as planned. Unsurprisingly, Honchkrow was taken down again. Then Karen sent out the fifth Pokemon, Absol, but it still couldn't escape the combo of Endeavor and Sandstorm!
Just like that, five of Karen's Pokemon were taken down by Aron using the same move, but Ash also faced some disadvantages.
Data has its advantages and disadvantages; in the real world, weather moves are calculated by time, but in the game, they are calculated by turns. Due to the delay caused by Tyranitar earlier, the Sandstorm has ended now.
Karen is down to her last Pokemon, Houndoom, which is also her ace in the real world.
If it were in the real world, perhaps Houndoom could directly turn the battle around, but sorry… this is a game.
After two consecutive attacks, Aron fell, but Houndoom was also left with the last sliver of health because of Endeavor.
And in Ash's backstage, there's still a level one Hippopotas!
As long as Hippopotas is released, and its ability stirs up the sand again, the opponent's Houndoom will be taken away by the last Sandstorm.
However, Ash didn't choose to use Hippopotas, but instead sent out Gyarados.
Having pestered the opponent for so long, it's time to go head-to-head at least once!
If the opponent was the real Karen, she'd probably be cursing.
Look at Houndoom's remaining health, a flickering candle that would fall at the slightest touch. How can this be a balanced fight?
With the Choice Scarf, Gyarados's speed can increase by fifty percent from the original, faster than a Houndoom of the same level!
Finally, Gyarados used Waterfall to take down the opponent, securing Ash's victory in this battle.
Seeing the words 'Congratulations on defeating the Elite' on the computer screen, Joe momentarily thought he was dreaming.
A Trainer who debuted less than a month ago… defeated an Elite level simulated battle, how is this possible?!
"Wow, what an incredible strategy, never thought the Elite challenge could be defeated so easily one day."
"That's amazing! Which school are you an excellent student from?"
"How did you execute the strategy just now? What's the core? Can you explain it to us?!"
"..."
When Ash defeated Karen, he breathed a sigh of relief, and the sudden noise behind him startled him.
Ash turned around and noticed that the students of this school had already surrounded him, some young and some more mature. The initial clapping sound came from a beautiful girl, who seemed to be the leader among them.
"Who are you? And who are you all?" Ash still hadn't quite processed why so many people were gathered while he was playing a 'video game.'
"She is the brilliant star, the top student among the junior trainees. Her strength can already be compared to a Trainer with four Gym Badges, and she's not even sixteen yet. If she wants, she can upgrade to an intermediate trainee at any time." Joe quietly explained to Ash on the side.
"Brilliant star…" Ash looked at the girl, noticing an unmistakable pride in her, even while she was praising him, her face still carried an air of dominance.
But no denying, she was very beautiful, with bright eyes and white teeth, her eyebrows picturesque, wearing a JK uniform that fully displayed her figure.
"Are you a graduate from another Pokemon Research Institute?" The brilliant star inquired, curious about Ash.
"No, I'm just a Trainer who has been traveling for less than a month." Ash shook his head in denial.
Hearing this, the brilliant star's face showed surprise: "You've been traveling for less than a month? You must be joking! How can someone who has traveled for less than a month defeat an Elite level challenge, especially using such low-level Pokemon? Without deep research into Pokemon, it is impossible to come up with that strategy."
They came over when Ash was halfway through the battle, witnessing all his maneuvers. Although they didn't see the scene where Ash used a level one Hippopotas to unleash a Sandstorm, that didn't stop them from witnessing Ash using two level one Pokemon and a Gyarados to sweep the opponent's team.
Someone capable of thinking up this strategy is supposedly just a Trainer who has traveled for less than a month?
Are you teasing me like an Oinkologne? Don't be too ridiculous!
Ash shrugged, spreading his hands: "I have no reason to lie to you, I only have two Gym Badges so far. I came to this academy mainly because we got lost in the forest… by the way, how do we get out of this forest to Vermilion City? Can you show us the way?"
As Ash spoke midway, he remembered their main purpose for coming to this school, which was to ask for directions!
As for defeating the Elite AI, it was just Ash trying out the acrobatic tactics developed by strategy group think-tank members.
It turns out, against an AI with relatively fixed thinking, this acrobatic tactic could yield unexpected and miraculous results.
But if someone thinks this strategy can win against a real-world Elite, then that person's brains must be flooded…
However, if it's just a game, even a rookie within a month like Ash can say—Elite? Nothing but paper tigers!