After giving her assessment of Anjing Zhen, Symboli Rudolf saw that he was about to speak and smiled as she waved a hand. "Don't be in such a hurry. Let me finish first.
"You're excellent. That's true.
"But at the same time, I worry that if you make a mistake, having everything go so smoothly for so long might make you refuse to admit it.
"So when I said you did the right thing, I meant that you made a mistake at just the right time, reacted promptly, and knew how to admit you were wrong.
"That's how a rookie Trainer should be, and what a rookie Trainer should do."
Symboli Rudolf nodded firmly and patted Anjing Zhen on the shoulder. "With this experience and mindset, you'll be able to guide Little Kita and Almond Eye better from here on.
"Although we don't have any concrete data analysis yet, my experience and intuition tell me that when Little Kita crossed the finish line in this race, she definitely entered an extremely brief state of the Zone.
"This is important to both her and you.
"If it truly was the first emergence of the Zone, it would be an enormous breakthrough for Little Kita. And through it, you'd gain access to an opportunity for growth that even many seasoned Trainers might never encounter.
"And only with your current mindset can you ensure that you won't miss that opportunity, and be ready for the surprises and challenges that may come."
At those words, Anjing Zhen's spirits lifted.
Symboli Rudolf's remarks had all but confirmed Kitasan Black's condition. With her guidance just now, he had also realized where his own blind spot lay.
Then, just as she had said, it was time to adjust their training and race plans based on these new