Examination Over

When the machine emitted its completion chime and all four indicator lights on the panel lit up, Xinhai slowly let out the breath he had been holding for a long time.

He pressed the dispensing button, and three Pokéblocks, deep ochre in color with smooth surfaces and dense textures, rolled out. They gave off a distinctive fragrance that blended the sweetness of Berries with the grounded scent of herbs.

Xinhai carefully placed the three Pokéblocks onto the prepared appraisal tray. He closely examined the finished products' color and shape, then gently picked one up to gauge its hardness and energy fluctuations.

Even color, dense texture, no hollow spots or impurities, pure fragrance... The energy fluctuations are stable and restrained. Xinhai quickly assessed it in his mind. The quality should have reached the "good" grade. This has definitely passed. Even if there are a few issues with the production details, they won't matter much.

The result put him completely at ease. He had succeeded on his first attempt, and the quality was quite good!

He did not immediately raise his hand to indicate that he had finished. Instead, he used the remaining time to carefully clean the workbench and tools, restoring everything to its original state and displaying good professional habits.

About thirty-five minutes after the assessment began, Xinhai raised his hand.

Teacher Kimura walked over and looked at the Pokéblocks on Xinhai's tray. A flash of surprise passed through his eyes, but he quickly returned to normal.

He picked one up, examined it carefully, then smelled it and nodded. "Finished making them? Are you confirming your submission?"

"I confirm my submission," Xinhai answered calmly.

Teacher Kimura took out a label, wrote Xinhai's examination number on it, and attached it to the tray. Then he carried away the tray along with