To take on a Gym Leader–level opponent, a challenger typically needs a full team of three Pokémon. But the problem was… Gabriel only had two Pokémon capable of actual battle: Kaka and Dratini. Meyu, his third partner, was a support-type and completely unsuited for direct combat.
That meant if Gabriel wanted to pass the evaluation, he'd have to win with just two Pokémon against a full team. No margin for error. He needed to start preparing immediately.
"King , when's the next evaluation coming up?" he asked.
King paused, thinking for a moment.
"Probably in about two weeks. Why? You planning to sign up?"
Two weeks, huh? That should be enough time.
"Sign me up. I'm going into intense training. I'm not ready yet—not the way I am now."
King stared in disbelief as Gabriel dashed off at full speed.
What training? Wasn't he already strong enough?! His current strength was more than sufficient!
Did… did Gabriel really think the school would assign a top-tier trainer as his examiner?
king's expression twisted with unease. There was no way the school would send a main ace against him, right? The evaluation was supposed to test a student's potential, not pit them against monsters. As long as you could outperform other candidates at the same level, you'd pass.
And someone like Gabriel—a regional champion—could easily get accepted into even the top-tier academies in Jingdu or Modu.
Then again… just remembering the raw power of Gabriel's Dratini gave King chills.
No way… he's not going to crash and burn, is he?
No way, right? …Right?!
King shook his head. No, he had to warn him—Gabriel had to be mentally and strategically ready.
But for Gabriel, this was more than just a test. This would be his first official Gym-style battle. Of course he was going to go all out. He had to.
And to get stronger quickly, there was no better way than real combat. Since the evaluation opponent was at Gym Leader level, Gabriel dug through his memory—he actually did know someone who fit that bill.
At the Jindu Research Center...
Everette looked up from his workstation, clearly surprised to see Gabriel show up unannounced.
"What are you doing here? I thought I left you all my research data."
Gabriel didn't waste time on pleasantries. He placed a sealed case on the desk in front of him.
"Everette, I've got a major evaluation in a few days. My opponent's no joke. I need your help with training. This is your reward."
So that's what this was about—he needed backup. But what about his research…?
Everette sighed, reaching reluctantly for the case. Maybe he could come up with an excuse and turn him down...
But the moment he opened it, a rich, almost intoxicating aroma hit him. A clean, sharp scent that seemed to clear the mind.
The case was filled to the brim with Béast Puffs infused with high-grade nutrients—specially formulated Béastblocks straight from Infinity Energy Co., their newest line of products. Everette had heard about these—he just didn't think he'd see them in person, let alone receive a full box.
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