The moment the words "Fairy type" left his mouth, it was as though a bomb had gone off in the venue, throwing everyone into an uproar.
"Did I hear that right? It really is a new type?"
"Holy shit, wouldn't that make it the eighteenth type? And it's immune to Dragon-type moves? That's insane!"
"I think he might be right. Think about it. Could an Early-Stage Senior Elite King Florges beat Hydreigon in three moves without a type advantage? Obviously not!"
"You're right, man. And I think the move Florges used might have been four times effective against Hydreigon. This new type isn't just strong against Dragon types, it's strong against Dark types too!"
"Holy shit, man, I think you're onto something."
"Wow, if Chen Shi really discovered a new type, wouldn't that qualify him for a Doctor nomination?"
Those words silenced the people nearby for a moment before the chatter immediately picked up again.
"I think it's very possible. How much research has he done already? Friendship evolution, Mega Evolution, and now discovering a new type. A Doctor nomination would be perfectly reasonable."
"Exactly. If he becomes a Doctor, he'll have earned it through his own abilities. I'd have no complaints."
But some people disagreed.
"Chen Shi's research achievements are definitely enough, but he's too young. The League has never had a Doctor that young."
"So what if he's young? Since when does age matter in research? He has the ability to be a Doctor, and everyone respects him. Why shouldn't he get it?"
"Exactly, that's what I think too."
"That's right..."
"That's not what I meant. I'm saying he's so young that the League might use it as an excuse to block him from becoming a Doctor."
"Fuck, the League has so much bullshit red tape. They won't