George Leaves

Sato and Ryoko's match had already ended, while Wallace and Phoebe's match was scheduled for the afternoon.

Although two 6V6 Full Team Battles could easily be completed in one morning, the organizers did not mind holding them separately if it meant selling tickets for one more match.

The two walked off the field side by side. After a moment of silence, Sato finally took the initiative to ask, "You said before that this would be your last public competition..."

"Mm. This is the last major tournament I'll be entering. Becoming an Elite Four member isn't my dream."

Ryoko nodded without hesitation, showing none of the dejection one might expect after losing a match.

"So you already have a clear plan. What is it?" Sato nodded and continued asking.

"Me? I want to become a teacher!"

"A teacher?" Sato paused. Hearing this, he instinctively felt a little sorry for her.

"Not an ordinary teacher. I'm going to become an instructor for Alliance Investigators!"

"Oh!" Sato suddenly understood, and he could not help but feel a trace of admiration.

What kind of people were Alliance Investigators? Not one of them was below Elite Peak in strength, and even Pseudo-Elite Four trainers only held the rank of squad leader among them.

For Ryoko to become the teacher of such a group, she would never be able to win their respect without real capability.

Sato had taught apprentices before, and he knew even better that being able to teach himself and teaching others were two completely different things.

He suddenly recalled their first meeting. Ryoko had already been a Gym Assessor back then.

Perhaps she had already had this goal at the time.

"Congratulations," Sato said sincerely.

"Thank you!"

After that, the two walked through the empty passageway in silence.

"Sato."

"Hmm?"

"I... think