A Shocking Report Card!

The Pseudo-Elite Four Tournament continued, while Sato had already defeated his opponent in the first round of the finals and successfully advanced into the Top 16.

Watching others battle naturally wasn't nerve-racking, but there was still plenty to pay attention to. After all, any winner could become his next opponent.

The more information they had on their opponents, the more thoroughly they could prepare.

After another two exciting matches, the broadcast announced that Norman and another veteran trainer would enter the field. There wasn't a single dull moment in between.

Everyone offered encouraging looks, watching him walk into the entrance tunnel as though seeing a warrior off to battle.

Half an hour later, all four of Norman's Pokemon had been defeated, and he stopped at the Top 32.

Norman's defeat left Sato and the others silent, finally making them realize just how harsh the Pseudo-Elite Four Tournament was on Newly Promoted Pseudo-Elite Four Trainers.

Anyone with a decent eye could tell that Norman wasn't weak. He had simply lost in terms of foundation and accumulated experience.

His strongest Slaking was only at the Pseudo-Elite Four High-Level, while the weakest Pokemon of the veteran trainer opposite him was already at that level. The other three were all at the Pseudo-Elite Four Peak.

Even so, Norman had still taken down three of his opponent's Pokemon. In the end, Slaking had lost only because it ran out of stamina.

Though defeated, he had fought with honor!

Before Norman left the field, he received plenty of applause and cheers as well. Everyone could see that he was still young, and his future would go far beyond this.

"What a shame. We said we'd have a good battle," Norman said with a smile as he came off the field.

"Don't worry. I'll win it