The experienced Huzang felt the same way, and understood the situation even better.
Huzang had practically modified Little Sheep single-handedly. If the engine exploded, its internal safety structures definitely couldn't protect Shen Qi.
The best outcome would be for Porygon to activate Protect in time.
But the skill pathways for Protect were incredibly complex, and Pokémon generally stayed on the Poké Ball Rack, unaware of what was happening outside.
How could the time between Shen Qi giving the command and Porygon using Protect possibly keep up with an explosion?
Fortunately, it had only blown a cylinder in the end.
Only when Shen Qi messaged the neighbors on Island 6 to let them know he was safe did Huzang feel his erratic heartbeat settle somewhat.
"Sorry for worrying everyone, but... I made the top ten in the Winter Race!"
Excluding Huzang, only a handful of people on Island 6 had earned T3 certification.
The reasons were simply poor cars, a lack of money, and a lack of time.
As a result, everyone's racing activities were limited to self-organized unofficial races and everyday mountain runs.
Having someone place in the top ten in the final of a T3 Race, especially the very difficult Winter Race, was truly no easy feat.
"Throughout the years, plenty of people have made the top ten in T3. Only the top three are worth praising."
The top five all received prize money, but the top three received medals and an awards ceremony. They were the focus of attention.
"You're a special case. You're from Island 6, and you drive Little Sheep."
After the Winter Race, one or two groups from the media had come to interview Pokémon High School.
That was a good thing.
A little asking around would reveal that Pokémon High School practically ran on