Moreover, cooperation between a day care-type institution and a high school was a good option.
As for reputation, Pokémon High School's was beyond question. During Gladion's time in Kanto, he had even heard the Ranger Union mention that the school had taken in many Pokémon that could not be released back into the wild.
By comparison, Yangbeila Branch School had little reputation to speak of. It had recently initiated a Friendly Match, only to lose to Pokémon High School.
"Since you put it that way, I'm willing to trust you."
"But we can't let personal feelings dictate the Pokémon Resort's decisions," Gladion reminded him. "The Kanto Pokémon Breeders Association will conduct an on-site inspection."
"Of course. The overall decision needs to be weighed fairly."
"I can promise you this," Gladion said frankly. "As long as Island 6's staffing and natural conditions aren't too far behind, and it's roughly on par with Shamouti Island, we'll push for the Pokémon Breeders Association to give Island 6 priority."
Chapter 879: She's made good friends
The Spring Race, Pokémon rules, first round.
Screech.
Lilligant's Flower Crown crossed the finish line, easily qualifying in third place.
It was only the first round. Lilligant had never thought she would be eliminated.
By last year's Autumn Race, Lilligant had already been strong enough to place in the top three in a T3 Race.
Her trip to the Mega Evolution World Line had greatly improved her underlying strength. Even before she had fully translated the results of that training into racing, she had still taken a top-three spot.
The Spring Race was harder than the Autumn Race, but Lilligant had improved too. Placing should have been no problem.
Lilligant had 469 Driver Points, meaning a top-five finish would definitely get her to 500. All she still needed was