Vulpix vs. Espeon

"Honestly, luck played a bigger role in the second round of special training. You probably just had bad luck," Director Liu comforted them.

Seeing that everyone looked a little better, he continued, "For the third round of special training, your opponents will be your senior students, Eichi and Xiao Ye."

"In other words, each of you must challenge both Eichi and Xiao Ye."

"At least once a day."

Eichi was somewhat surprised. If the two of them were battling everyone, what would the other teachers do?

Director Liu said, "Get yourselves ready. We'll officially begin in a moment."

Eichi walked over to Director Liu's side and quietly asked, "Director Liu, if it's just the two of us, what will you all be doing?"

Director Liu said, "We'll watch from the side. After they come down, we'll give them some pointers."

"Let me put it this way: us teachers may not actually be as strong as you and Xiao Ye in terms of apparent strength."

"You might not be as skilled at teaching, but in actual combat, you are definitely the strongest."

"That's why you two are the most suitable candidates."

Eichi nodded. "Makes sense."

Meanwhile, Long Chuan and the others began discussing things as well. 2nd Place asked, "Long Chuan, you'll be challenging senior student Eichi later. Any thoughts?"

Long Chuan glanced at Eichi in the distance and said, "Of course. I'm excited."

2nd Place said, "I'm excited too. I heard them say that on the way back earlier, one of senior student Eichi's Scizor easily defeated more than thirty Ursaring. It was absurdly powerful."

"..."

When the time was about right, Director Liu announced, "Time's up. Everyone, move to the sides one at a time."

"Leave the middle open."

This area was very spacious. The surrounding stretch was completely