Eichi said, "Director Liu, you should have seen the message I sent you. I want to participate in this Elite Four Selection Match."
Director Liu said, "I know. Although I'm not very optimistic that you'll win in the end, the process itself will still be very meaningful."
"Participating in several editions and battling stronger Trainers will greatly improve you."
"So I'll also encourage any students from our academy who want to participate in the Selection Match to go for it without hesitation."
Eichi nodded after hearing this. That idea was indeed correct. Only by battling stronger Trainers could he improve his own strength more effectively.
He then asked, "So how do I register? I still don't know how to sign up."
Director Liu said, "Uh, the current situation is that not just anyone can participate in the Elite Four Selection Match."
"First, you need to know that the prerequisite for participating in the Elite Four Selection Match is winning the League Tournament."
Eichi realized that was indeed the case, but he was not currently a League Tournament champion. Even if he participated in the next League Tournament, it would already be too late.
Eichi said, "Director Liu, there should be other ways to register besides that, right? You know my best result in the League Tournament was only reaching the semifinals, so I don't meet the requirements at all."
"Even if I entered the next one, it would be too late."
Director Liu laughed from the other end of the phone. "You don't need to worry about that."
"Besides that method, there are several other ways."
"The first is to become a League Tournament champion and earn the qualification to compete."
"The second is to become a Gym Leader, which automatically grants you eligibility for every Selection Match."
"The third