After the selection ended, most people left, while a small number stayed behind at the academy.
Two months was neither long nor short.
Eichi also made full use of the time to train, in addition to his own training.
Saito would still come to challenge him. Oh, right—Saito had not left either and remained at the academy.
Although he came to challenge Eichi often, he had never won.
Besides Saito, the other people who had stayed at the academy would challenge one another as well. Naturally, Eichi won every time.
Namo, whom he thought highly of, had left after the selection ended. Eichi had heard Director Liu mention that Namo had been traveling through other regions since graduating, only returning to Silver Academy recently. He was probably going home for a visit this time.
The Elite Four Selection Match was also approaching. With three days remaining, Director Liu gathered everyone together.
A total of five Trainers who had remained at the academy assembled in Director Liu's office.
Sitting at his desk, Director Liu said, "Everyone's ready, right? Gather at the square by the academy entrance this afternoon."
"There will only be three teachers accompanying you this time. It may not be many, but there is no need for more."
"After the qualifiers are over, you may go wherever you wish. But during the event, all of you must remain on Indigo Plateau."
After the director finished speaking, everyone dispersed to pack their things.
Eichi returned to the guest quarters. He did not have much luggage, so he finished packing quickly.
At the same time, he texted Tetsu and the others, telling them that he was leaving to participate in the Elite Four Selection Match.
Tetsu replied quickly, telling him to have lunch with them so they could see him off.