She pulled off her sleeve cover, revealing an arm made entirely of translucent green gel.
When Shen Qi visited Sayaka after returning from the Mega Evolution World Line, she had not only a new Aromatisse and Petilil, but also a Solosis.
Encouraged by Shen Qi, she wanted to try harder once more. Even if she could not become a Racing Driver, she wanted to become a Co-driver who could fight alongside Pokémon.
Now... Sayaka could only say she had achieved half of that.
The racing standard the Lurantis Sisters could reach as a duo remained the same even with Sayaka joining them.
Despite gaining Energy Coordination and buffs from other Pokémon, their Compatibility with the racing event had fallen. The gains and losses canceled each other out, leaving their overall performance unchanged.
"For now, I can only say I'm not holding them back."
"That's already great!" Shen Qi praised her.
Whenever he had seen Sayaka before, she had spent long stretches in a wheelchair, relying on her maid even to eat and drink, completely unable to live independently.
Sayaka had not yet recovered physically, and her steps were unsteady and swaying, but this was already a huge improvement.
Racing events normally covered between sixty and ninety kilometers in total, placing few demands on a Co-driver's stamina.
Sayaka only needed to perform Energy Coordination normally and hold on to a handrail to avoid excessive shaking. Her mobility was not a significant issue.
If there was an event unsuitable for her at this stage, it would be the T2 Expansion Race. With bad luck, she could encounter extremely bumpy stretches or a rally course several hundred kilometers long.
"Thanks to you, Mr. Shen Qi." Sayaka bowed slightly in gratitude. "I can stand here now, and I saw Lilligant today, too. She's made