Chapter 16 Group of Oddish

  After exchanging a few words, Terrance and the others gained a preliminary understanding of Walce's personality.

  From Walce's mouth, Terrance also learned the reason why he came to the Breeder exam.

  Walce listened to his friend's advice, hoping to increase his own strength through Breeder training.

  "My friend, he is an Intermediate Breeder, but he has exceptional talent in the Trainer field."

  Terrance understood. It seemed that not only he had realized it, but many talented Trainers and Coordinators had also recognized the importance of Breeder knowledge and used it to enrich their own skills.

  "The people who have passed the first exam, please gather at the second exam's assigned spot immediately."

  The message was repeated three times, while also informing them of the location of the second exam. They exchanged gnces and ceased their conversation, making their way to the second exam's location.

  Walce, June Joy, and Terrance walked together, drawing a lot of attention. The invigitors who were silently observing them from the background couldn't help but look forward to these three prodigies next exam.

  The location for the second exam was a rge courtyard behind the headquarters.

  The order was still being supervised by the invigitors from the first written test.

  Once everyone had arrived, a middle-aged man announced the topic for the second exam, "Emergency Rescue, you are already familiar with it, but for the specific details, please take a look here."

  As the man spoke, a group of green Pokémon emerged in full view of the examinees.

  "This is... Oddish..." Someone excimed in surprise upon seeing these Pokémon.

  "Oh my, there are probably close to a hundred Oddish."

  Someone counted the number of Oddish and found it somewhat unbelievable.

  "Are they the topic of our second exam?" Most people voiced their doubts upon seeing this scene.

  Their guesses were not far off. The middle-aged man in charge of the entire exam nodded and said, "That's right. Your second exam is reted to this group of Oddish."

  Upon hearing this, Terrance and the others gnced slightly, observing these Oddish.

  "They are ordinary Oddish."

  After observing for a moment, they arrived at this conclusion.

  Seeing the confusion among the crowd, the man continued, "There are a total of eighty-eight Oddish here. Next, each of you will be assigned one, and at the same time, you will be given a special medicine prepared by a Senior Breeder specifically for this exam."

  "This potion can simute Burn injuries caused by a move. After administering this medicine to the Oddish, you will have 15 minutes to treat their injuries using the materials we provide. If it exceeds 20 minutes, the burns on the Oddish will worsen. Therefore, you only have 15 minutes. If you cannot resolve it within that time, you will be considered disqualified."

  "At the same time, the invigitors will grade you based on the different effects and time it takes to resolve the Burn injury. Those who score 85 points or above will pass this exam and obtain the Junior Breeder's certification—"

  The entire crowd erupted in astonishment. No one expected the emergency rescue to unfold in this manner. It was the first time in history that such a format had been used. Eighty-eight Oddish and eighty-eight bottles of medicines prepared by a Senior Breeder — It seemed that the Breeder Headquarters is truly being extravagant this time.

  "Do you have any more questions?"

  After a moment of silence, no one made a sound. However, it was evident that each of them had already begun extracting necessary information from the man's words.

  Oddish, Burn...

  These details were not overlooked by the examinees present.

  Those who were able to pass the first round of exam were not ordinary individuals who would simply go with the flow.

  The pass rate for Junior Breeders was lower compared to advancing to Intermediate or even Senior Breeder. This was a fundamental issue. As long as the basics were solid, except for the level of a top-tier master, one could progress through extensive research over time.

  And those who can become Junior Breeders are the cream of the crop, selected based on their exceptional talents.

  Currently, there are only over ten thousand registered Breeders in the League.

  And the popution of the Hoenn region alone is in the several millions.

  "So this is the topic of the exam." After listening to the middle-aged man, Terrance was eager to give it a try.

  He also wanted to test himself and see how far he could go in this situation.

  "It seems like both of you are very confident." June smiled and looked at Terrance and Walce, noticing that they weren't showing any signs of nervousness.

  "Of course, as a Coordinator, one must always maintain a calm mindset and demeanor." Walce said.

  "Let's go pick an Oddish and receive the medicine." Terrance looked at the other examinees who had already started moving and said to the two of them.

  "Alright, let's go!" June shouted.

  Eighty-eight Oddish, each one not much different from the others. These Oddish should have been raised by the Breeder Headquarters. After all, their pollen and the saliva of the evolved Gloom are highly valuable materials.

  "Please take care of it." After receiving the medicine, Terrance took an Oddish with him. The Oddish also knew its mission, and fortunately, with the medicine prepared by the Senior Breeder, the burn effect wouldn't cause significant harm to the Oddish in a short period. This provided ample time for the examinees.

  Bringing the Oddish back to his spot, Terrance saw all the materials that he could use.

  There were about twenty different kinds, of course, it was impossible to use them all. As for how to combine them and bring out the best effects, it would depend on the examinees' choices.

  When everyone was ready, the middle-aged man reiterated the rules and warned the examinees not to haphazardly mix medicines due to time constraints, unless they had enough confidence. Otherwise, they would face a lifetime ban from future exams.

  Finally, the exam began, and the rge clock with a fifteen-minute countdown started swinging.

  As the ticking of the clock began, Terrance, like all the other examinees, first spoke to the Oddish and, once the Oddish confirmed its readiness, he quickly applied the medicine to the Oddish's leaves.

  Next, he had to make the medicine based on the Oddish's condition!

  There are many different causes of burns, and different burns require different treatment methods to achieve better results. However, it doesn't mean that other healing items for Burns have no effect. The most well-known one is Burn Heal, which is almost a universal medicine. Although its effect may not be the best, it can be used for all known Burns.

  First, he smelled the scent of the medicine, and then he looked at the Oddish.

  "Oddish, how do you feel?"

  Half a minute passed, Terrance paused and started asking about Oddish's condition.

  "Oddish~"

  Although the Oddish wanted to cooperate with Terrance to the best of its ability, Terrance found it difficult to understand what the Oddish was trying to express. He had no choice but to observe the subtle cues it was giving.

  First, Terrance looked at Oddish's expression, the changes in leaf color, the known main ingredients of the medicine, and the time it took for the burn reaction to occur. He recalled his knowledge of pharmacology while methodically deducing the situation.

  Chapter 17 Perfect Score

  The ingredients of the medicine, Terrance had already deduced most of them, and there should be no mistake.

  Terrance also recognized all twenty different Berry materials before him.

  For Terrance, this had already solved more than half of the problem. This exam was no longer difficult for him.

  Next, he just needed to analyze Oddish's burn.

  Different Pokémon, different moves, different environments, and even different Berries could potentially cause Oddish to experience a burn. Understanding Oddish's true condition would greatly guide the direction of treatment.

  Resolving it doesn't mean it would be perfect. Terrance wanted to solve it as perfectly as possible.

  In other words, he was aiming for a perfect score.

  "There's some meaning to it, but I shouldn't be wrong." Terrance murmured, his thoughts rapidly racing. Then, a bright light gleamed in his eyes.

  At this moment, without hesitation, he picked up a red Berry with his right hand and directly peeled its skin using a small knife pced beside him.

  "It looks like he has found a solution." Walce on the other side didn't rush to take action, as if he was already sure of his victory. This was typical of his character, as he preferred to handle everything with a touch of elegance and grace.

  In fact, at this point, all the examinees had already started moving. Most of them had found a solution to follow.

  Even though there were some differences, they all had methods to relieve the burn.

  As for whose method was more effective, that would be judged by the final exam results.

  Silence enveloped the surroundings, with only the examinee bustling about in a flurry. Berry, Leafage, medicinal herbs, and pollen—various different things were being combined under their hands.

  …....

  .....

  "Can you guess how many people will pass the exam this time?"

  Meanwhile, the invigitors were gathered together, discussing this batch of examinees.

  "Probably seven or eight?" someone said.

  "I'm more interested in the scores of those two individuals." It was Bell Joy who spoke, the person in charge of invigiting Terrance and the others during the first exam.

  "Oh, those two youngsters are indeed remarkable, but I have higher expectations for Walce."

  "All three of them are remarkable. If I'm not mistaken, the top three positions this time are most likely going to be taken by them."

  Finally, the person in charge spoke, "That brat named Terrance is said to have been recommended by Master Victor to participate in the exam, and June Joy is even Master Victor's student."

  These words immediately startled the invigitors who were unaware of this.

  "So that's how it is. No wonder someone so young has such outstanding skills. It turns out he's connected to Master Victor."

  The invigitors observed the examinees as time slowly passed. Soon, more than half of the time had already passed.

  "It's almost finished."

  Terrance held a wooden stick, grinding away. He was familiar with all the herbs on the tables. This feeling filled Terrance with deep emotion. He believed that the combination of his pharmacological knowledge was already perfect.

  "It seems there is benefit to reading so many books after all." Terrance shook his head, his hands moving even faster.

  Time passed, and for Terrance, he didn't feel the slightest bit of difficulty. On the contrary, his actions flowed smoothly, and finally, with a snap, he stopped.

  It was done.

  Looking at the blue paste-like substance in front of him, although it wasn't aesthetically pleasing, Terrance was confident that it would greatly help with Oddish's burn.

  Taking a deep breath, Terrance applied the blue ointment on Oddish and raised his hand.

  "That brat is done!!"

  Terrance wasn't the first to finish, but he wasn't slow either. There was no need to wait for the exam time to end; the invigitor could immediately check the completed work.

  As invigitors, they were fully aware of the topic of this exam. Being able to supervise meant their own level was at least an Intermediate Breeder. The knowledge involved in the Junior Breeder exam couldn't possibly pose a challenge to them.

  "Let me take a look." Bell Joy, who had been watching June and Terrance all along, walked over and began to help Terrance with the inspection.

  At this moment, approximately ten minutes had passed.

  Seeing Bell Joy approach, Terrance also stepped aside, and then Bell Joy picked up the Oddish, observing its condition.

  Not long after, she put down the Oddish and gave Terrance a deep look.

  "Congratutions, you did well," she said with a smile, clearly satisfied with Terrance's performance.

  "Does that mean I passed?" Terrance asked.

  "Not yet. The remaining ointment you made still needs to be inspected by other invigitors. I just conducted the initial examination to ensure there are no unexpected issues with Oddish." she smiled and said, "The final results will be announced after everyone has finished."

  "I understand," Terrance nodded and looked around. At this moment, June had also finished, and Walce had finished even earlier than him. Over ten minutes had passed, and now they had reached the final stage of the exam.

  With nothing else to do, Terrance began to wait quietly. A few minutes passed quickly, and the exam was over.

  The other examinees anxiously awaited the results, but Terrance and others were quite rexed.

  Walking towards June, Terrance could hear the discussions among the examinees. Some of their reasoning seemed well-founded and rigorous, but he also caught snippets of bizarre answers.

  For example, it could be Burn caused by Will-O-Wisp or fme-induced injuries….

  "It must be a burn caused by intense sunlight, right?" Little June couldn't wait to share her inference as she met with Terrance.

  "That's right," Terrance's answer was the same. The burn caused by the medicine on Oddish was at least 99% simir to Sunny Day.

  Hearing that Terrance had the same answer, June breathed a sigh of relief. Although she was confident, she still wanted to confirm it with Terrance.

  "It seems like you both did well," Walce also walked over at this time, smiling at the two.

  The three of them smiled at each other. With their scores in the written test, the second round of the exam posed no significant challenges. Now, they just had to wait for the final results to be announced.

  The invigitors' review process was also fast, not keeping them waiting for long. The middle-aged person in charge came over with a list in hand.

  "Next, let me announce who passed this exam."

  "A total of ten people, they are—"

  "Walce, 100 points!"

  "June Joy, 100 points!"

  "Terrance, 100 points!"

  As ten names were called out, from highest to lowest, there was even one with 98 points, and the lowest score was 87. The rest, all below 85, were disqualified.

  "Perfect score!" Terrance breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the results. This meant he was now officially a Breeder!

  Four years of hard work had finally paid off. He wanted to share the good news with everyone at the Old Green House, but now was not the best time.

  Being a Junior Breeder was not enough; it was just the beginning. Terrance knew he still had a long road ahead. He aims to advance to Intermediate, even Senior, and perhaps even pursue the coveted title of a top-level Master!

  Chapter 18 Choice

  "Congratutions, all ten of you!"

  Amidst the grand announcement, symbolizing the perfect conclusion of this exam, the certificates were being presented by the officials from the Breeder headquarters to the ten individuals who had passed the exam, and the first one to receive it was Walce, who had achieved the highest overall score.

  The exam had ended, and at exactly 5:00 PM, the results were immediately disseminated. The certificate award ceremony would take pce at this time.

  Junior Breeder's certificate.

  The sky-blue booklet symbolized the Breeder's identity, and Terrance finally obtained it.

  He received it with both hands. Opening the certificate, he saw his own photo was pasted on it, followed by his name Terrance and the date and age at which he passed the exam.

  At this moment, the cameras below the stage snapped away, capturing every moment. Whether it was the two ten-year-old Breeders or Walce, they were all hot topics that couldn't be missed.

  However, in the end, the deeds of June and Walce were made public, drawing admiration from many people. But Terrance's information seemed to have been wiped away, as if erased by someone.

  "Hehe, well done."

  Master Victor looked at the two little ones with a smile, finding their achievements impressive even from his perspective.

  "Master, you haven't forgotten about the reward you mentioned, right? Both of us secured the second and third positions," Not only Terrance but even June couldn't forget about the rewards that Master Victor had mentioned.

  "Of course, I wouldn't lie about that. However, I need to carefully prepare it for you both," Master Victor quickly responded with a chuckle.

  Terrance felt a sense of anticipation, wondering what he would receive...

  Looking back now, he felt fortunate to have encountered Little June and Master Victor. Otherwise, he might have found it difficult to even participate in the exam.

  It seems luck also pys a significant role.

  News of Walce and June Joy becoming Breeders quickly spread and caused a stir in the community. Walce was already a public figure in the Hoenn region, and now his strong entry into the Breeder world raised questions about the reason behind his decision. Observers with keen interest immediately began paying attention to this youngster.

  June Joy, on the other hand, becoming a Breeder at the tender age of ten, was an extraordinary achievement rarely seen in recent years.

  However, under the halo of the Joy family and Master Victor, it didn't cause too much shock. Along with praise, there was a sense of expectation and anticipation for her future accomplishments, which was considered somewhat natural given her background.

  Even so, June Joy's achievements at such a young age are considered among the top in the Joy family.

  Terrance also saw the news reports, where Walce and June dominated the headlines, while he and the other participants were only briefly mentioned, with their names even missing.

  Although he didn't know the reason, Terrance didn't mind. Even if his age could be heavily publicized, he couldn't become successful overnight. At best, he would receive more attention from some influential figures.

  But right now, an influential figure was right by his side. Why bother caring about anything else?

  ...

  ...

  "Master Victor, did you call for me?" Terrance respectfully asked the old man before him.

  "Ah, Terrance, yes, I called you because of yesterday's matter," Master Victor smiled.

  Yesterday's matter?

  "Do you mean the reward?" Terrance asked eagerly.

  "That's right, since I promised to give you kids some reward, I won't go back on my word." Master Victor sat down, not dispying any airs or formality, just like when Terrance first met him.

  Under Master Victor's request, Terrance took a seat as well.

  "What about June?" Terrance asked. If there were promised rewards, she should also receive something, right?

  "As for her, her situation is different from yours, so naturally, the rewards will be different too," Master Victor smiled, answering Terrance's question.

  Upon hearing this, Terrance refrained from saying more.

  "Terrance, are you an orphan?" After a moment of silence, Master Victor suddenly spoke up.

  Terrance was taken aback by the question. How did Master Victor know? Had he investigated him? Given Master Victor's status, it wouldn't be difficult for him to find out.

  It was the truth, and Terrance saw no reason to hide it, so he nodded in acknowledgement.

  "You come from a much less privileged background compared to Little June. Have you thought about your future?" Seeing Terrance nod, Master Victor continued.

  "Future?" Terrance had his own goals, but he was indeed uncertain about how to achieve them.

  He had already become a Junior Breeder, but what came next? Should he continue striving to pass the exams and become a Coordinator? And how much time would he have to invest to achieve that?

  "Yes, become a top-notch Coordinator, or even… become a top-level Breeder together with it," Terrance replied after some contemption.

  Master Victor was momentarily stunned. He had anticipated Terrance's answer and had envisioned them to be top-level Breeder, Coordinator and even Trainer, but Terrance's words gave him a sense of arrogance.

  "Each of the professions you mentioned is not easily attainable. It would be a remarkable accomplishment for a person to achieve even one of them in their lifetime," the old man said sincerely and earnestly.

  Shaking his head, Terrance responded, "But I still want to persist in it."

  Becoming a top-notch Coordinator was his and the children of Old Green House's dream.

  Becoming a top-level Breeder was the promise he made to himself to support the future of the Old Green House. He is determined to become a top-tier Breeder, earn lots and lots of money, to ensure a bright future for everyone.

  Although seemingly conflicting, each profession embodied Terrance's personal ideals.

  "But...do you truly believe you can reach that level? Becoming a Breeder at the age of ten is impressive, but it's just being a Junior Breeder. Perhaps, after your efforts, you can become an Intermediate or Senior Breeder with rich knowledge and experience. But how long would that take? Each of your goals requires undivided attention and effort," Master Victor's words struck a chord within Terrance.

  Junior Breeder's knowledge was retively easy, but once he reached the Intermediate or Senior Breeder, the knowledge and experience required will go beyond what can be learned from books avaible on the market. With his background, obtaining it would require tremendous effort.

  It took him four years to achieve the rank of Junior Breeder, and during that time, he wasted much of it searching for books. Would he then continue to progress as smoothly in the future?

  Becoming a top-notch Coordinator or even a formidable Trainer was not something he could achieve by merely speaking.

  Finally, Terrance looked at Master Victor, eager to hear what he had to say.

  "So, I want to give you an opportunity, but it won't be without cost," Master Victor said.

  "Here are two choices, consider them as your rewards."

  Master Victor has high expectations for Terrance, but he didn't want him to have a smooth journey. Only after going through hardships could a raw gem shine brilliantly.

  Thus, he decided to let Terrance make his own choice.

  Chapter 19 Crown Academy

  "Two choices, the first one, I can help you register for the Trainer qualification and get you a beginner Pokemon with excellent aptitude issued by the Pokémon League."

  Trainer qualification costs 100,000 yen, and as for the beginner Pokemon, it's another 100,000 yen.

  200,000 yen is a significant expense for Old Green House, which is why Grandma Arn doesn't have the means to support a child becoming a Trainer.

  The more than 2,000 yen that Terrance brought out is what he had saved up over the past four years.

  Therefore, Master Victor's first choice for Terrance will provide him with tremendous help, not only solving his problem of where to live but also obtaining the identity of a Trainer. This means he can enjoy discounted meals at the Pokemon Center and many other significant benefits.

  "What about the second choice?" Terrance didn't rush to make a decision.

  "The second choice, well, it's giving you a chance to enter Crown Academy," Master Victor said calmly.

  "Crown Academy? What is that—"

  Hearing this unusual term, Terrance found it to be unfamiliar.

  However, Master Victor patiently expined it to Terrance.

  "Crown Academy is a renowned academy in the Sinnoh region, referred to as one of the three cradles of geniuses alongside Kanto Region's Champion Academy and Johto region's Silver Academy. The achievements of every graduate of the academy are no less impressive than those of the top three contestants in a Regional Conference. However, this is only the average level."

  "But the graduation requirements at Crown Academy are also very difficult. It's not something an ordinary person can achieve. Simirly, the admission requirements for Crown Academy are even more stringent. Unless you have high talent and excellent background, if you want to use money to secure an admission qualification, you'll need a million yen..."

  Crown, Silver and Champion, the three major academies!

  Master Victor's words once again taught Terrance a lesson. He never expected that there were three such special pces in the world. In all his books, he had never even heard of them.

  "But they are not as amazing as you might imagine. The three major academies are relics of the old era. Take Walce, for example. Even if he entered Crown Academy, he would be one of the top talents there, and there are only a few people who can compare to him." Master Victor expined, having put quite some effort into his expnation.

  "For the second choice, I'm offering you a chance to enroll in Crown Academy. There, you can have tuition waived, free accommodation, meals, and the freedom to study various battle tactics for Breeders, Coordinators, and all kinds of Trainers. However, choosing this option means you'll have to go through a strict exam. If you fail, you'll lose both the opportunities simultaneously."

  Before Terrance's eyes were the two paths.

  The first one, obtaining the Trainer qualification, might allow him to gradually achieve his dreams through hard work. But no one can say for sure what could happen during this process.

  The second one is to gain a chance to enter Crown Academy through an unknown exam. The academy mentioned by Master Victor couldn't be a simple pce. Although he wouldn't be able to obtain the Trainer qualification, the opportunity to receive free accommodation and meals, along with formal education in areas such as Coordinator, Breeder, and tactics, seems like an irresistible offer. Furthermore, the academy produces outstanding graduates who go on to achieve remarkable accomplishments, making them highly sought after by various major organizations.

  "Have you decided?"

  "I have decided."

  Without hesitation, as a qualified transmigrator, Terrance knew what kind of choice to make.

  There are two options: the obvious easy mode and the hard mode. For someone pressed for time like him, there is no reason to choose the easy mode.

  As Master Victor thought, only through trials and tributions can Terrance make greater progress.

  "I'm willing to take the exam."

  Terrance, with the "shrewd" gaze of a transmigrator, believed that Master Victor also wanted him to make this choice.

  "Are you really sure? If you fail the exam I have given you, you may lose all the opportunities," Master Victor once again tried to sway Terrance' heart, but the more he did this, the less Terrance was swayed.

  The hints are so clear, how could I refuse?

  "Yes, I want to give it a try." Terrance believed that Master Victor wouldn't make things too difficult for him. As long as there is a possibility of succeeding in the exam, he is determined to do his best to accomplish it!

  "Haha, good, since you've chosen this path, let me tell you about Crown Academy first. It can also encourage you to work harder. As for the exam, it's not the time yet," Master Victor said with a smile. Terrance's choice really pleased him.

  Crown Academy.

  Established a hundred years ago by a master-level Trainer of that time, Crown Academy was created to promote the Trainer profession. After a century of development, although Crown Academy has not grown to the scale of the Pokémon League, it is recognized as an independent force by the Pokémon League.

  The overall strength of the academy is formidable. Each generation of its dean is no weaker than the Elite Four. The faculty members are also incredibly powerful, with many of them being graduates of the academy. They come from various fields, including Coordinators, Breeders, Trainers, Scientists, and more. Even quite a few Gym Trainers and Elites have studied at Crown Academy.

  Since the development of the Pokémon League, the number of Trainers has increased significantly. With the establishment of Regional Conferences and Gyms, the safety in the wild has improved, and Trainers' benefits have increased. Trainers prefer to travel alone, collecting Badges, capturing more Pokemons, and experiencing the joy of the journey. As a result, the status of the academy has greatly declined. Although a few pces still retain some traditional aristocratic schools and preschools, they don't hold much influence.

  Crown Academy, Silver Academy, and Champion Academy are the only three pces that still hold the status of traditional academy.

  With a century of foundation and its public nature, Crown Academy is incomparable to other emerging aristocratic institutions and organizations.

  Master Victor is a graduate of Crown Academy and currently serves as its vice dean. Therefore, he has enough confidence in Terrance's enrollment.

  "If you graduate from Crown Academy, you can even apply to Pokémon League for your own Gym and enjoy the League's subsidies."

  Crown Academy has a four-year program, consisting of the Beginner Css, Intermediate Css, Advanced Css and Graduation Css. In theory, students enter at the age of ten and graduate at the age of fourteen. But that's just a theory. Only a few exceptionally talented individuals can pass the academy's graduation exam.

  Some people even waste their time until their twenties without graduating and end up being advised to drop out.

  On the other hand, there are geniuses who apply for skipping grades and complete the entire curriculum in two or three years, possessing strength equal to or even surpassing the teachers.

  This is Crown Academy, a cradle of geniuses that has been abandoned by time, yet continues to pass on a spark of legacy through recommendations, nurturing, and other means.

  Chapter 20 Going back to Mt. Chimney

  Crown Academy's matter was of great concern to Terrance. The old man's test naturally had great benefits for Terrance's development, and Terrance could see that Master Victor had high hopes for him.

  Unlike the geniuses like Walce who already have a master, or geniuses like June with a privileged background, people like Terrance often earn Master Victor's favor.

  After the Breeder Examination concluded and everything settled down, Walce bid farewell to Terrance and others, and embarked on a new training journey on his own. As for June, she was taken away by her family after successfully becoming a Junior Breeder.

  Originally, they also invited Master Victor to join them, but he declined the celebration dinner for Terrance.

  "Are you ready?" Looking at Terrance' calm expression, Master Victor asked with anticipation.

  The test he prepared was purely a personal matter. Initially, he intended for Little June to complete it, but unexpectedly, he encountered Terrance, who is surprisingly more suitable for this test compared to Little June.

  This made him change his mind.

  "The pce we're going to is Mt. Chimney."

  Mt. Chimney, Terrance was familiar with this pce. It was located beneath Falrbor Town, where he had lived for four years. However, he didn't expect to return there so soon.

  But this time, his return wasn't homecoming after traveling outside. He had no intention of going back to the Old Green House to share good news. The purpose of this journey was Master Victor's test.

  "The contents of the test... could be quite challenging," Master Victor said, even feeling a bit hesitant about the matter.

  Terrance and Master Victor set off on a private pne.

  Mt. Chimney was a volcano, but it wasn't dull. Surrounding it was an environment resembling a forest with thick vegetation.

  Upon arriving here, Terrance knew that this was the center of Mt. Chimney, unlike the peripheral area where he trained with Beautifly before.

  A rge number of Pokémon inhabited this pce, beyond the reach of humans.

  "Where are we going?" Terrance asked.

  Up until now, Master Victor hadn't told him the exact details of the test.

  "We're going to meet a Pokémon."

  Despite his aged body, Master Victor strolled through this environment with remarkable ease.

  "Swish—"

  A Seviper lunged forward, but before Terrance could react, it was swiftly sent flying.

  In front of him was a Pidgeot, its magnificent wings having just finished fpping. Its sharp gaze resembled that of a king as they fixed on the Seviper.

  With only a slight resistance, as the Seviper was sent flying, the surrounding trees bent, causing a significant disturbance.

  This Pokémon should belong to Master Victor. Terrance had already noticed the Poké Ball in his hand.

  "Be careful; the Pokémon around here aren't very friendly," Master Victor said with a cheerful smile.

  Following that, Master Victor continued instructing Pidgeot, saying, "Call it out."

  It?

  Who was it?

  Unfurling its magnificent wings, Pidgeot took to the sky with astonishing speed, gracefully soaring and circling overhead.

  Boom!

  A tremendous storm was summoned, and the howling wind could be heard crystal clear by Terrance.

  It's been raised so well.

  Even with Terrance's limited experience, he could tell from the shining wings of Pidgeot and the beautiful feathers on its head that it was an outstanding Pidgeot.

  It's truly a top-level Master's Pokémon!

  "What is it calling out?" Terrance looked up, filled with curiosity.

  What is the connection between Master Victor's words "going to meet a Pokémon" and his test. After arriving at Mt. Chimney, Terrance couldn't help but anticipate what his test would be like.

  Under the clear sky with drifting clouds, the enormous storm conjured by Pidgeot adorned the beautiful scenery.

  Soon, without making them wait long, in response to Pidgeot's call, a tiny bck dot gradually appeared amidst the continuous clouds.

  Immediately, the bck dot grew rger and rger, and with its arrival came a beautiful melody that reached their ears.

  "That's Altaria." Terrance finally saw the full appearance of the Pokémon.

  Its elegant silhouette resembled that of a swan, and its sky-blue body showcased its nobility. Its fluffy wings were as soft as cotton, and its enchanting singing was intoxicating.

  Altaria, a valuable Dragon-type Pokémon.

  "It seems it has arrived." Watching Altaria's arrival, Master Victor smiled and said to Terrance, "This test offers you two opportunities: one is a spot at Crown Academy, and the other is its acknowledgment."

  "What kind of acknowledgment?" Terrance was somewhat confused.

  "Look, they're fighting." Master Victor watched the sky helplessly as Altaria, which had just arrived, unched an attack directly against Pidgeot.

  Terrance remained silent, waiting for Master Victor's expnation.

  "You know my research direction, inherited moves."

  "Yes," Terrance nodded.

  "This Altaria is a Pokémon I've been observing for a long time. If I'm not mistaken, it possesses a magical power, or rather, one of its parents or ancestors was a purebred Dragon-type Pokémon from the Kanto Region — Dragonite."

  "So, I set a trap, bonding it with my Pidgeot." Master Victor looked at Terrance's strange expression and chuckled.

  "I have prepared for this research for a long time. If my direction is correct, it is likely that an exceptionally talented Swablu will be born, capable of rivaling Dragonite and Tyranitar in terms of racial advantages."

  "For Altaria, whose race is naturally at a disadvantage among Dragon-types, this will be a great opportunity to rise."

  "Then, according to you, which area will this Swablu specialize in?" Terrance asked.

  "It's specialization, huh?"

  "Perhaps, it will be able to comprehend multiple moves shortly after hatching. Don't underestimate it. A different starting point will undoubtedly lead to different achievements. If everything goes as pnned, it is highly possible for it to learn a powerful move like Dragon Rush at an early stage."

  "Swablu? Dragon Rush?" Terrance found it hard to believe.

  "Nothing is impossible." Master Victor waved his hand. "My Pidgeot also has a trace of Dragon bloodline, although it's faint. But with the medicines I have prepared, it is enough to activate Swablu's higher Dragon-type talent."

  "But what's the current situation?" Terrance raised his head, looking at the two Pokémon engaged in a fierce battle, not understanding the connection between Master Victor's words and the ongoing fight.

  At this point, Victor smiled, and seeing Master Victor's smile, Terrance suddenly had a bad feeling.

  "However, it seems Altaria is somewhat dissatisfied with my methods and doesn't approve of me. But how could I easily give up? So, after defeating it in battle, I made a bet with it."