Dirty. That was downright dirty.
Even an evolved Pokémon had been toyed with by their homeroom teacher like that. What chance did the other freshmen, who only had unevolved Pokémon, stand?
And so, the battles that followed were nothing short of a massacre. The students could barely fight back, and some were beaten so badly that they withdrew into themselves.
Of course, Xiao Ke was among them. Although her commands were flustered, Piplup had excellent battle instincts and managed to make the teacher's Mienfoo suffer.
If not for the last-minute reversal with [Reversal], Xiao Ke might have been the only person in the class to beat their teacher.
It made sense, though. This was the starter Pokémon a certain sister-obsessed brother had prepared for her. How could its potential possibly be poor?
That battle also made everyone start taking their female classmate Xiao Ke seriously.
Before they knew it, Ash was the only one in the class who had yet to battle.
The teacher had Xiao Ke take over as referee, while Ash stepped onto the battlefield.
"Ash, your answers to every question on the entrance exam were practically flawless. Would you be interested in studying in the Pokémon Research Department?" the teacher suddenly asked before the battle began.
Was he trying to poach him?
No, that wasn't right. He was the homeroom teacher for the Battle Department. Why was he helping the Research Department poach his own student?
Although puzzled, Ash politely declined. "But I'm more interested in becoming a traditional battle-focused Pokémon Trainer..."
"That's fine. You can study both. Although I'm a homeroom teacher in the Battle Department, I also hold a Pokémon Professor qualification. I simply don't want to let a talent like you slip away, so I hope you'll give it serious consideration." Shen Xunge looked