Mega Island

"Bai Shi, right? Congratulations on your victory!"

"I'll honor our agreement and give you a chance to obtain a Mega Stone."

"But whether you can seize that chance will depend on you."

After the match ended, Gurkinn walked up to Bai Shi and spoke to him.

"Thank you, Mr. Gurkinn!"

Seeing that he had not gone back on his word, Bai Shi beamed with delight and immediately thanked him.

"No need to thank me. You earned this opportunity yourself!"

"If you fail to prove yourself, I won't hand over the Mega Stone!"

Gurkinn waved a hand dismissively, his words carrying a double meaning.

Don't celebrate too soon, young man. The real test is still ahead!

"Even so, I still have to thank you for your generosity!"

Bai Shi was so excited that he focused only on thanking him, missing the deeper meaning behind Gurkinn's words.

Since it was already late, Bai Shi would spend the night at the Shalour Gym.

Early the next morning, he would follow Gurkinn to the nearby Mega Island.

As for Korrina, who had lost the match, Gurkinn reprimanded her, and she would stay behind to train.

"Somehow, things went a little too smoothly today."

Recalling what had happened earlier, Bai Shi felt an inexplicable unease.

He vaguely remembered Gurkinn being rigid and stubborn, not someone who was particularly easy to persuade.

Both Korrina and Ash had been tested by him when they sought their Mega Stones.

Bai Shi's relationship with Gurkinn was not as close as theirs, so there was no reason for him to let Bai Shi obtain a Mega Stone so easily.

On Mega Island, Gurkinn would very likely test him personally.

"Can I pass Gurkinn's test with my current strength?"

At that thought, Bai Shi could not help frowning.

Gurkinn's strength was