A new day dawned at the Wudang Gym, but Chu Xin did not head to the battlefield to challenge Pawniard again.
No, he could no longer call him Pawniard. He was Kingambit now.
Inside the room, Kaka packed up his belongings and put them into Chu Xin's suitcase.
"All packed? Then let's go."
Kaka nodded and returned to his Poké Ball. Chu Xin stroked the ball in his hand.
"Thanks for all your hard work these past few days, Kaka."
When he stepped outside, a somewhat unfamiliar Pokémon stood waiting by the door. The Pokémon straightened up at the sight of Chu Xin.
"Oh, Kingambit. Here to see us off?"
Kingambit nodded, then looked at the Poké Ball at Chu Xin's waist. Was Kaka not here?
Kingambit looked a little disappointed, but he perked up and escorted Chu Xin out of the Wudang Gym.
"All right, Kingambit, this is far enough. I'll come back to visit if I get the chance."
Chu Xin patted Kingambit, then turned to look back at the Wudang Gym. It had truly been a grueling experience, but thankfully, he and Kaka had passed the test in the end and successfully learned Air Slash.
Chu Xin smiled at the Wudang Gym Badge in his pocket. He had never expected to receive the gym's badge as well. If he remembered correctly, entering the league only required fifteen badges, and he had already collected two. That was a nice, unexpected bonus.
Well, his time at the Wudang Gym had come to an end. He needed to hurry back. The academy's Freshman Trial Tournament would take place in two days, and if he arrived late, he would definitely fail the course.
Chu Xin touched the Poké Ball at his waist. He was no longer the kid he had been