After hanging up, the girl continued massaging her Vulpix. Just judging from the Vulpix's build alone, it was clear that this Vulpix was exceptionally powerful.
The same scene was taking place in several villas within the Villa District.
They were all among the top ten students of the 7th and 8th Grades. As for why they could all live in the Villa District, that had to do with one of the academy's rules.
The academy's villas could be bought, but only for a limited term.
For example, if you spent eight years at the academy and paid to buy a villa, then the villa would be yours for those eight years.
Though they called it buying, bluntly speaking, it was still renting.
Even if you wanted to buy one, though, you might not be able to. There was a prerequisite: you had to rank in the top ten of your grade for three consecutive years before you could purchase one.
That alone eliminated a huge number of people, so there really were not many people currently living in the Villa District.
As time passed, the day of the Cross-Country Race drew closer and closer. In the blink of an eye, it was the day before the competition.
That day, Eichi was summoned to Director Zhi Guan's office.
Eichi sat on the sofa, calmly sipping tea. He was rather curious why Director Zhi Guan had called him over.
"Director, what did you want to see me about?"
After taking a sip of tea, Director Zhi Guan replied calmly, "Nothing much. I just called you here for a chat."
"I know you entered this Cross-Country Race with the championship in mind."
Eichi nodded and said confidently, "That's right. I do think I have what it takes to win this championship."
Director