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In February of the new year, the Pokémon University of Ironvale City was about to begin the new semester.
Since he had already become an official student of the Pokémon University of Ironvale City, during this time Ethan Black had also devoted himself to learning the history, development, and regulations of the university.
The Pokémon University of Ironvale City was very different from a regular university, and the biggest difference lay in the division of levels.
In a normal university, you advance year by year, but in the Pokémon University everything was governed by strength.
Furthermore, according to the trainer's level, the Pokémon University of Ironvale City was divided into three campuses: the beginner campus, the intermediate campus, and the advanced campus.
Just by reading the names of the three campuses, it was clear: the beginner campus hosted beginner-level trainers, teaching basic knowledge about Pokémon, with rather limited resources.
The intermediate campus was for intermediate-level trainers; there they taught wilderness survival techniques, preparing them to become advanced-level trainers.
The resources provided were much more abundant, and it was only at this stage that the students could be considered to be on the true path of a trainer.
The advanced campus hosted advanced-level trainers. In a regular university, they would be equivalent to postgraduate students.
The training of advanced-level trainers was often no longer carried out at the university, but in the wild or even in the Secret Kingdoms, and their natural goal was to become Pokémon Hunters.
At present, Ethan Black's strength had already reached the intermediate level and he was a member of the university's reserve team, so he was exempted from the entrance test and was approved for direct promotion.
At the Pokémon University of Ironvale City, the beginner campus and the intermediate campus were separated. To enter the intermediate campus, it was necessary to walk from the beginner campus toward the mountains behind, and after crossing a dense forest, one would finally arrive.
"Phew, this actually counts as the first test to enter the intermediate campus."
Walking through the forest, Ethan Black was accompanied by two Pokémon: Sandslash and Cacturne.
"Eh, from your look, are you a first-year student?"
"Do you want big sis to give you a ride?"
He hadn't gone far when he saw a majestic Arcanine approaching from behind.
The Arcanine stopped beside him, and a beautiful senior student turned her head and smiled at him.
"Thank you very much, senpai, but I think I'll go on my own."
Ethan Black smiled politely at her.
"Then, good luck, little kouhai!"
The student nodded, and the Arcanine sped up, vanishing among the trees in the blink of an eye.
"Tsk tsk, so stylish..."
Seeing the silhouette of Arcanine gliding through the forest, Ethan Black couldn't help but click his tongue.
At that moment, he felt a shadow pass over him. Looking up, he saw a student in the Pokémon University of Ironvale City uniform riding a Pidgeot, flying swiftly toward the distant mountains.
"Phew, looks like I need to hurry up with Trapinch's training..."
Touching Trapinch's Poké Ball on his back, Ethan Black took a deep breath and continued on his way toward the intermediate campus.
"ROOARRR!"
Just as he passed the entrance of a valley, a dragon's roar echoed.
Ahead, a Charmeleon with a tail blazing in flames blocked the way, staring intently at Ethan Black... or rather, at Sandslash and Cacturne.
"Well, a Charmeleon... I wonder who released it into this forest."
Ethan Black recalled that the forest behind the university was a zone authorized by the League as a breeding area, where many students left their Pokémon.
That was why he wasn't too surprised, although he did wonder why this Charmeleon was blocking his path.
"Do you want to challenge my Sandslash and my Cacturne?"
Charmeleon quickly nodded, and the flames on its tail burned even more fiercely.
"Alright, perfect."
"Which one do you want to face?"
Charmeleon looked at Sandslash, then at Cacturne, and finally pointed at Sandslash, not wanting to take advantage of the type matchup.
"Very well, Sandslash, you'll go."
Ethan Black made Cacturne step aside to clear the battlefield.
"You may attack first."
Charmeleon nodded, and with a leap, its claws gleamed with a metallic flash: Metal Claw!
"Sandslash, let's also use Metal Claw!"
Surprised by the move, Ethan Black ordered the direct counterattack.
Clang!
Clang!
Clang!
The sound of metal clashing echoed, and sparks flew with every strike.
"Wow, this Charmeleon is strong... I wonder who left it here."
From its attacks and physical condition, it was clear this Charmeleon had received excellent training, to the point of being able to serve as a main Pokémon for a trainer like Ethan Black.
Moreover, its fighting spirit was evident: upon seeing two Pokémon beside Ethan Black, it didn't hesitate to challenge one.
This could only mean two things: either its trainer had incredible strength, or this Charmeleon, even being this strong, could not secure a spot as a main member of their team.
Boom!
After another clash, both quickly retreated.
Grrr!
Charmeleon, barely regaining balance, charged flames in its mouth and unleashed a Flamethrower that lit up the sky.
"Sandslash, Sand Whirl!"
Immediately, Sandslash spun and launched a sandstorm that collided with the flames, blocking them as if they were a wall of copper and iron.
(End of Chapter)