Pokémon: Start with an Admiral Crab!

"The results are out—go and see, go and see!"

"I've been studying hard for seven months for this exam - I must get the qualification badge this time!"

"I didn't get any of the picture questions right. This is terrible..."

……

Outside the examination room, a large screen neatly listed the ranking results of the theoretical exam.

Candidates who wanted to check their rankings first surrounded the big screen.

Wang Yao and Shizuka stood on the outskirts of the crowd drinking juice. They waited until most of the onlookers had left before going forward to check their scores.

"Let me check - Oh! You're ranked fifty-fifth. It looks like you have a good chance of passing the test~"

Wang Yaoxian helped Shizuka find her ranking.

Although she only reviewed for more than two months, Shizuka was exposed to many Pokémon in her job as a nurse, so she had a wealth of theoretical knowledge.

"Hmph~ You should consider yourself first. I haven't even seen your ranking yet!"

Shizuka puffed out her chest somewhat proudly and began to look up Wang Yao's ranking.

"Here it is - number 131, not bad, right~"

Wang Yao quickly found his ranking in the corner.

Among the 449 candidates, he was ranked 131st.

According to the 30% pass rate in previous years, Wang Yao's theoretical score is already good enough to qualify.

The total score of the certification examination is determined by the total score of the theoretical examination and the practical assessment.

Considering that Wang Yao's actual combat performance as a trainer would definitely be better than those office workers, there was basically no suspense about obtaining the qualification badge.

"It's really a blessing for a fool... I actually let you get away with it."

Although Shizuka was happy in her heart that Wang Yao passed, she still did not relax at all.

"Hey - this is for you."

Wang Yao took out two sauce packets from his pocket.

"what is this?"

Shizuka took it curiously and looked at it.

It looks like a seasoning packet from the Pokémon Center restaurant.

"Salad dressing or ketchup, choose one - I'm afraid you won't have an appetite when you eat it."

Wang Yao thoughtfully prepared the seasoning for Shizuka.

"Well……"

Shizuka, who was so happy just now, was stunned for a moment.

She naturally still remembered the bet on eating books before the exam.

Who would have thought that an illiterate person could pass the theoretical test!

"Why don't you eat it? Don't you like the taste?"

Wang Yao asked in a puzzled manner.

"——Eat it!"

At this point, Shizuka could only grit her teeth and continue to be stubborn.

Then I awkwardly grasped the review book in my hand...

っ（〒▽〒）っ

Shizuka raised the review book with trembling hands and was about to put it into her mouth with her eyes closed.

"Chichi..."

As soon as his teeth touched the cover of the book, Wang Yao's laughter was already "deafening"...

"Hey - you really want to eat?"

When she opened her eyes, Shizuka saw the overly unscrupulous smile on Wang Yao's face.

"I'm just kidding, Shizuka-chan~"

Wang Yao raised his hand and touched Shizuka's head, then pressed down her hands that were holding the review books and said innocently.

This guy is too honest...he actually put it in his mouth!

How can it be delicious if it’s not dipped in any sauce?

"——Xine!"

Shizuka, angry and embarrassed, picked up the review book with both hands and hit Wang Yao on the head.

“I’ll block it—!”

Wang Yao crossed his hands and easily defended.

But Wang Yao's defense cannot be used continuously, and Shizuka's characteristic today is continuous attack...

Bang bang bang bang bang-!

The book attack hit five times in a row!

Wang Yao's health has reached a point where it is as low as a candle in the wind.

"stop--!"

Wang Yao called a halt urgently.

"Okay, okay—I won't tease you anymore."

Wang Yao held Shizuka's hand and threw the review book to the front desk.

"Now you know you can't underestimate others~"

After disarming her, Wang Yao raised his hand and pinched Shizuka's face.

"Humph……"

After slapping Wang Yao's hand away and snorting softly, Shizuka calmed down and turned her head away with a blushing face.

"Let's go, the second practical test is about to begin!"

Wang Yao gave Shizuka a way out, took her hand, and led Shizuka to the actual combat assessment venue.

……

There are a total of six identical standard battle venues, where examiners and candidates are randomly divided into groups to conduct three-on-three Pokémon battles.

"The rules of the practical test are to randomly assign the Pokémon to be used in order to test everyone's adaptability and knowledge reserves!"

"During the battle, points will be deducted - if there is a misjudgment of the fighter and the command fails to bring out the Pokémon's specialties, additional points will be deducted!"

Just like the scenes in the animation, everyone's Pokémon is random and cannot be checked in advance. They must be played blindly according to the order of the Poké Balls...

However, candidates can choose to switch out backup Pokémon if they find that their attributes are unfavorable.

……

This time, Wang Yao was not assigned to the same practical examination room as Shizuka, and he was one of the six people in the first round.

"Do you understand the rules of the game?"

The examiner asked the six candidates in front of him.

"I can't know the attributes of Pokémon in advance... What if all the attributes are restrained by the instructor's Pokémon?"

A guy with glasses raised his hand and asked.

"Don't worry about that. These Poké Balls have been adjusted in advance. Each group is guaranteed to have attributes that counteract each other."

The examiner explained with a smile.

"…What are the levels of these Pokémon?"

Wang Yao also asked, he was more concerned about the strength of Pokémon.

What’s the use of attribute restraint? Do you want me to use Pidgeot to fight Venusaur?

"The levels of the three Pokémon are high, medium, and low... and the Pokémon I use are all medium level."

The examiner introduced patiently.

"This is also a test of everyone's command level - if you only know how to rely on levels to win, you won't be able to achieve good results in the assessment."

The real Pokémon world also has the concept of "levels", but they are not strictly defined like the 1-100 levels in the game.

"Alright! If you don't have any questions, let's start choosing our Pokémon!"

There were a total of eight Poké Ball belts on the small table in front of the examiner.

"I want this!"

"… Number six is ​​my lucky number, so I'll choose number six!"

"I want this one!"

Several people each chose their favorite belt... Of course, in the end it all depends on luck.

Wang Yao casually picked up one of the three remaining belts.

After choosing the Poké Ball belts, everyone went to their respective examination rooms.

……

Since the test is about adaptability, it is natural that the candidates will be the first to release the Pokémon.

The instructor will deliberately select Pokémon that can restrain the candidates in the first battle.

"Who is the first one? Come out!"

Wang Yao threw out the first Poké Ball.

"Man~"

A red light flashed, and a spherical Pokémon covered in blue vines appeared on the field.

"Oh... it's a vine monster?"

Wang Yao was no stranger to this kind of Pokémon. He had actually captured one in the wild area.

Moreover, in the Jade Rainbow Gym, among the three Pokémon sent out by Lijia, there was a Tenebrio.

Therefore, Wang Yao also had a basic understanding of the vine monster's fighting style.

"Go-Pokeball!"

On the other side, the examiner also released his Pokémon.

"Mud bang..."

A pile of purple mud appeared on the field.