novelraw Chapter 312 Method
Chapter 312 Method
"Lightning rod?" Jiuji frowned. Isn't this feature supposed to attract electric-type moves and increase special attacks?
"That's right! But the essence of the lightning rod is that it greatly enhances the Pokémon's ability to sense and absorb the 'electric field' and 'electromagnetic waves' in the environment." Tiexuan pointed at the violently fluctuating electromagnetic induction curve on the screen, "Ordinary Pichu and Pikachu can also sense this kind of environmental changes, but they are not so sensitive."
He paused and continued to explain: "Modern vehicles, whether they are spaceships or high-speed cars, their power systems, navigation systems, and even the electronic equipment inside them will generate complex and strong electromagnetic fields."
"To ordinary people and other Pokémon, these electromagnetic fields are so weak that they are almost imperceptible. But to you, a Pichu..."
Tiexuan pointed at the peak point where Pichu's power went out of control just now: "It's like plugging a super-sensitive radio directly into a signal transmission tower! It is passively and intensely absorbing and sensing these electromagnetic disturbances all the time!"
"This 'information overload' and 'energy shock' will directly stimulate its nerve and electrical circulation systems, causing strong dizziness and nausea, and the most intuitive manifestation - uncontrolled leakage of electricity! Its body's instinct is desperately 'absorbing' and 'excreting' this interfering energy, but because it cannot accurately control it, it causes disorder."
I see! Jiuji nodded in understanding.
Simply put, it's still energy disorder, just like Xiaoxia's Psyduck, before he can fully control his energy, he will always have a headache. Similarly, Pichu will always be dizzy in transportation.
Being carsick is not a pleasant feeling.
"Then... is there any way to speed up this process?" She could also understand the data. According to the current improvement in Pichu's physical fitness, it would probably take about half a year, which was a bit too long.
"Of course there is! And there is more than one way!" Tiexuan's white beard curled up again, and his eyes flashed with the excitement unique to engineers. "Since the problem is 'perception overload' and 'lack of control', then we will do both!"
He walked over to a workbench and dug out a pile of parts and blueprints.
"Option 1: physical shielding!" Tiexuan held up a metal frame that looked like the prototype of a small helmet. "I can tailor an 'electromagnetic shielding helmet' for it. After wearing it, it can filter out the 'clutter' electromagnetic fields generated by most vehicles, retaining only the normal electromagnetic signals in nature, greatly reducing its perception load! It's like adding a high-quality filter to its 'radio'!"
"Option 2: Adaptive training!" He pulled out another blueprint with training equipment drawn on it. "Since its characteristic is a 'lightning rod', the core is to absorb and guide electricity, then we should strengthen its 'control' in this regard! I have plenty of training equipment here, old man!"
Tiexuan pointed to a device covered with metal balls on the blueprint and said, "For example, this 'static guidance maze'. Let it learn to accurately control tiny static electricity in a slightly bumpy environment, and guide the current to light up specific balls without leaking. Step by step, from static to dynamic, from weak field to slightly stronger simulated field, gradually improve its control threshold and adaptability."
"Plan three: Skill assistance!" Tiexuan looked at Pichu, "Little guy, you are born with the ability of 'Lightning Flash', right? The essence of this skill is to instantly convert electricity into explosive speed. When you feel that you are about to lose control, try to actively and consciously guide the restless electricity in your body to perform 'Lightning Flash', even if it is just a short burst on the spot! Convert chaotic energy into controllable output! This can not only relieve discomfort, but also is an excellent control training!"
"Qiu?" Pichu's eyes slowly lit up as he listened to Tiexuan's explanation.
It's not that it's too weak, but that it's too "sensitive"?
And, there is a solution!
"Mr. Tiexuan, thank you so much!" Jiuji thanked him sincerely. After confirming that Pikachu was just a side effect caused by his too strong talent, she felt much more relieved.
"Haha, you're welcome! I'm also happy to see such a talented and hardworking kid get rid of his troubles!" Tiexuan waved his hand, "Look, I have all the materials for the shielding helmet, and I can make it in half a day! The equipment for adaptive training is also ready, you can wear it now to start the initial experience! Once the helmet is made, you won't feel dizzy when riding in public transportation."
"Pikachu, did you hear that? There is a way!" Jiuji lowered his head and gently tapped Pichu's little nose.
"Qiu!" Pichu nodded vigorously, jumped off the chair, stood up straight, and his eyes were filled with fighting spirit. He also wanted to be as strong as his parents, and go anywhere with Pokémon Go, and win every victory that belonged to them!
"Haha, great! It's good to have this enthusiasm!" Tiexuan looked at Pichu's rekindled fighting spirit and was happier than if he had won the gym battle. "Walter, take out the box of 'Zero Special Conductive Alloy' under my workbench! The core material of the shielding helmet must be the best!"
"Okay, teacher!" Walter immediately responded and started looking for it.
"As for the adaptive training equipment..." Tiexuan rubbed his hands, his beard twitching, "It's right next to the training ground. I can take the kid there for a preliminary experience now! The material processing and machining of the helmet takes some time, so it's a good time for him to warm up and get a feel for it."
The training ground next door was smaller than the main arena of the gym, but more elaborately arranged, filled with various instruments for testing and training reaction and coordination abilities. In one corner, a three-dimensional maze consisting of countless slender metal rods and metal balls with small light beads was particularly eye-catching - it was the "static guidance maze" on the Tiexuan blueprint.
Pichu jumped up under Tiexuan's guidance and looked curiously at the densely packed metal poles and spheres around him.
"After this device is activated, the platform will simulate slight, irregular low-frequency vibrations, just like sitting in a bumpy car." Tiexuan explained while operating the control panel, "Your task is to concentrate your mind, sense and guide the static electricity that naturally overflows from your body or is stimulated by the environment to light up the lamp beads at different locations in the maze."
He pointed to several specific lamp beads at different heights in the maze: "See those three blue lamp beads? Light them up in order from low to high! Remember, you have to 'guide', not 'burst'. Imagine your electricity is like a stream of water, or like... um... the breeze blown by Pokkigu's fan. It has to be delicate, precise, and controllable!"
"Chu!" Pichu took a deep breath, clenched his little paws slightly, and the electric sacs on his cheeks began to flash with faint golden light. He tried to concentrate and feel the energy in his body that usually made him uncomfortable on transportation.
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