Chapter 10

"Since that's the case, those who raised their hands, come with me. We'll start preparing for the proficiency exam."

After speaking, Wang Wang Yubo had the students who raised their hands line up outside, then led them to the school's training hall.

Every school builds a training hall for Pokémon battles, which not only facilitates student training.

but also provides a training ground for the teachers' Pokémon.

When Wang Wang Yubo brought Class A to the training grounds, several lines were already formed there.

Students from Senior Year Three, Classes B and C, were already queued up and waiting.

Among these people, Su Yu spotted quite a few familiar faces.

Once all the Senior Year Three classes had gathered inside the training hall.

Yu Dong, the principal of Yunhai No. 1 High School, took the stage to begin his speech.

"Students, the reason you are gathered here today is that you must now prepare for the Yunhai City Pokémon Proficiency Exam."

"One week from now, Yunhai City will hold its annual Pokémon Proficiency Exam."

"Those who rank high will qualify for exemption from entrance exams for higher education institutions."

"Those with mid-to-high rankings will also receive bonus points for the college entrance examination."

"Those who secure the top three spots in Yunhai City will receive awards issued by the city."

"If some students lack confidence in their academic subjects, the Pokémon Proficiency Exam is undoubtedly the best choice!"

"I believe you are all familiar with the events of the Pokémon Proficiency Exam! That's right, it's Pokémon battles!"

"The exam will only test the simplest Pokémon battles, with rewards distributed based on ranking."

"Therefore, for the next week, you will all train here on how to command your Pokémon and unleash the full power of your starter Pokémon."

"Students may challenge anyone here; as long as the other party agrees, a Pokémon battle can take place."

"Without further ado, teachers, organize your classes and get started with training immediately."

Principal Yu Dong briefly explained the situation, then handed command over to the homeroom teachers of each class.

Wang Wang Yubo also led Class A to their designated training area.

Seeing that everyone was ready, he spoke up.

"Students, Class A will first train against each other within our own class. After some time, we will spar with students from other classes."

"This will make it easier for us to accumulate experience."

"Let's begin our first battle now. Su Yu, you will battle Lu Xin first to kick off Class A's matches."

Lu Xin was a student in Class A with average academic grades, yet he had obtained a Charmander as his starter Pokémon.

It could be said that judging solely by their Pokémon, it was difficult to determine who was stronger.

Su Yu nodded and walked to one side of the battle field.

Meanwhile, Lu Xin from Class A, hearing his homeroom teacher's words, also stepped out from the crowd.

He looked at Su Yu and grinned broadly, "Su Yu, I'm no match for you in academics, but in Pokémon battles, that's not necessarily true!"

"Your performance in Pokémon battles will be just like your grades, making you another defeat under my hand."

Seeing the intense hostility between the two from the start, Wang Wang Yubo nodded.

This was exactly the atmosphere he wanted—one where no one yielded to anyone, and everyone dared to step forward and challenge.

Once the two were ready, Wang Wang Yubo became the temporary referee.

"Battle participants: Su Yu and Lu Xin. Both sides, get ready. Battle begin!"

"Go, Torchic!" "Let's go too, Charmander!"

In the blink of an eye, both Pokémon appeared on the battle field.

The students of Class A watched the center of the arena without blinking.

To them, the battle between Su Yu and Lu Xin already counted as a duel between experts.

Upon seeing the opponent's Charmander, Su Yu immediately checked its attributes.

[Name: Charmander (Fire)]

[Gender: ♂]

[Level: LV.7 (Novice)]

[Ability: Blaze (When HP is low, the power of Fire-type moves increases)]

[Potential: Elite]

[Individual Values: HP (22), Attack (25), Sp. Atk (21), Defense (23), Sp. Def (20), Speed (24)]

[Moves: Ember, Scratch, Growl]

[Description: From the moment of birth, a flame burns on the tip of its tail. When the flame goes out, its life ends as well.]

Clearly, in terms of both potential and level, Lu Xin's Charmander was no match for Su Yu's Torchic!

013: First Victory, Then a Streak of Five!

Seeing Su Yu's Torchic, Lu Xin grinned.

"Charmander, let's strike first! Use Ember to attack Torchic!"

Hearing the command, Charmander opened its mouth and spat out a ball of fire.

The flame, carrying a wave of heat, flew toward Torchic.

Su Yu shook his head; even if Charmander's Fire-type attack hit, the damage dealt to Torchic would be limited.

"Torchic, use Quick Attack to dodge the Ember and close the distance!"

Upon hearing the command, a white light surged around Torchic, and it shot forward like an arrow.

With such high speed, Torchic easily dodged the Ember attack.

Within mere seconds, Torchic had already closed in on Charmander.

"We'll use Scratch!"

Torchic extended its sharp claws, upon which a white light appeared and clung to them.

Torchic did not stand on ceremony, immediately striking Charmander with a Scratch attack.

Seeing his Charmander in some danger, Lu Xin on the opposite side could only shout.

"Dodge quickly, Charmander!"

However, the Charmander that had just released Ember lacked the ability to evade such a fast Scratch attack.

He had only twisted his body halfway when Torchic struck him solidly.

"Whimper~"

Charmander let out a cry of pain; it seemed Torchic's Scratch had inflicted considerable damage on him.

"Hang in there, Charmander! We'll use Scratch to counterattack too." Seeing Charmander at a disadvantage, Lu Xin immediately issued the command.

Thus, Charmander's claws also lit up as he attacked Torchic.

"Torchic, this time we dodge."

One round ended, and Torchic's speed had increased by one stage.

Therefore, Torchic nimbly evaded Charmander's Scratch.

Charmander swiped at empty air, his body becoming somewhat unbalanced.

"Now, knock him down!"

Torchic leaped forward once more, headbutting the unsteady Charmander from behind and knocking him to the ground.

Charmander lay on the ground, his eyes spinning in circles.

[Torchic defeated Charmander, gaining 100 experience points!]

"Charmander has lost the ability to battle, so the winner is Su Yu!"

Seeing Su Yu win so cleanly and decisively, Wang Wang Yubo's eyes brightened slightly.

Although he had already anticipated Su Yu's victory, he had not expected it to be achieved in such an easy manner.

Judging from Torchic's performance in all aspects just now, he was significantly stronger than Charmander.

"I didn't expect that only a day after you obtained Torchic, he already learned Quick Attack!"

Wang Wang Yubo looked at Su Yu and said with some surprise.

"Yesterday I took Torchic out to battle, and he learned it during the fight."

Su Yu scratched his head and explained.

"Is that so? Then it shows this Torchic of yours has excellent potential!" Wang Wang Yubo patted Su Yu on the shoulder.