Chapter 133

His type-locking tactics could indeed make Rika feel a headache, and the countermeasures made for various possible moves also had an effect, but it was still too difficult to rely on these to win.

From the moment he discovered Clodsire used the Stockpile move, the pre-battle layout had already collapsed, and it was basically relying on on-the-spot reactions to save this family.

Fortunately, Riolu was decisive enough, and if it weren't for Rika revealing a flaw and being caught, it would probably be really hard to win...

Is this really a level that a newcomer like him can challenge?

Thinking of this, Qingyu couldn't help but doubt whether there was a problem with the difficulty judgment of the system task.

According to the task description, you only need to defeat at least one of Rika's Pokémon to pass...

How did other Gym Leaders pass this assessment?

Could it be that I'm the only loser?

"Alright, let's talk about this later."

Seeing the expression on Qingyu's face change one after another, Geeta also stepped forward at the right time, breaking the originally silent atmosphere.

"Then this assessment ends here; the specific results will be announced in the League group after the assessment of all Gym Leaders is over."

Qingyu nodded, indicating understanding.

After all, the main purpose of this Gym assessment is to fill the quota for the eight Gyms, so naturally, it is to select the best of the best.

With Rika going easy on him, he still had such a hard time fighting her; basically, he's just in the passing grade category, right?

The smaller the ability, the smaller the responsibility; let this kind of work be left to other old guys who are in the prime of their struggle!

"What do you think of that child?"

After leaving the Sun Gym, Geeta looked at Rika and asked.

To this, Rika did not reply, only rolled her eyes slightly to express her inner dissatisfaction.

What else could she think?

Could it be that she would say that this small Gym Leader who used two babies to overturn her trump card had poor strength?

Then what level is she, a League Elite Four member, to be counter-killed by him for one main force...

This was the first time she had overturned in a Gym assessment, which was somewhat rubbing salt into her own wounds.

However, although she had many complaints about Geeta poking her wounds, Rika finally organized her language and said plainly:

"In terms of talent alone, it is definitely above Grusha and Iono, especially in the preparation before the battle and the on-the-spot reaction during the battle, completely unlike a newcomer who has just started."

"But Qingyu is precisely a newcomer trainer, and with the strength of his two held Pokémon, there is still a gap in serving as the Gym Leader of the eight Gyms that serves as the starting point for the Champion Road assessment."

This is also the point that Rika feels is the most contradictory about Qingyu.

It can basically be determined that he started raising Pokémon about half a month ago, so it is normal for his overall strength to be relatively poor.

After all, even a Champion generally needs one or two years of growth; there is no such thing as a sudden enlightenment, and his Pokémon suddenly changes from a baby team to one that can kill the entire League's combat power.

But if he lacks actual combat experience, where did his rich theoretical knowledge and ability to repurpose come from?

Perhaps it can only be explained by talent.

The children of two elite trainers were originally trained as successors to Gym Leaders, so they must have received a lot of education in this regard since childhood, which is also reasonable.

However, being able to make full use of all knowledge related to Pokémon on his own in the case of extreme lack of actual combat experience is also a manifestation of talent itself.

He is simply a monster born purely for battle.

"It seems our thoughts are similar."

After listening to Rika's complaints, Geeta couldn't help but smile.

Although their perspectives are different, the results are surprisingly consistent.

Qingyu's talent is definitely the strongest in the new generation and is worthy of special attention.

"The position of Gym Leader itself is to provide some young people with a lot of actual combat experience to help them quickly establish their own direction."

"Although it is still a bit short in terms of the level of the eight Gym Leaders, don't forget that he still has a long time to grow rapidly."

Being told this by Geeta, Rika realized what she meant.

This Gym assessment was advanced by two months because Brassius suddenly let himself go, but next year's Champion Road is still on time.

Before the start of the new semester next year, Qingyu still has at least two months.

With the talent he has shown now, plus the popularity gradually accumulated by the Sun Gym, I am afraid that he will be challenged by students in the future.

At that time, it is really hard to say what level he can grow to.

At least being a Gym Leader is more than enough.

"Since that's the case, do the following Gyms still need to be assessed?"

Understanding Geeta's meaning, Rika asked decisively.

She could see that even this Gym assessment might be dumplings wrapped for Qingyu's vinegar.

Perhaps from the time Hassel recommended him to her, Geeta had already thought about paving the way for the young man.

Otherwise, with Geeta's pressure as the Chief Champion, wouldn't it be fine to directly reject Brassius's long vacation application, and then nothing would have happened.

From the beginning, this was a fixed target!

"Of course, even if the answer has been determined in advance, the process still has to be gone through."

Geeta smiled slightly, everything is in silence.

When this batch of the League's new generation grows up, perhaps Paldea can slowly walk out of setbacks.

"Achoo!"

After gratefully seeing off Paldea's only sun, Champion Geeta, and her loyal subordinate, Elite Four Rika, Qingyu, who was standing at the entrance of the Gym, suddenly sneezed.

Strange, why is there a sudden feeling of being designated...

It should be an illusion.

Qingyu shook his head and turned back to the Gym living room.

"So amazing, Teacher Qingyu, that's League Elite Four member Miss Rika!"

Nemona's eyes were already full of little stars; she had always respected powerful trainers immensely.

"Hmm..., anyway, the Gym should be saved."

Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief; the biggest crisis around him could be considered resolved.

That was close; one step away and I might have really become a Sinnoh son-in-law!

It was also at this time that a few lines of text began to emerge in front of Qingyu again.

It seems the system task is completed?

Thanks to Cangxing Miao for the tip.