Chapter 98

Pokémon Studies?

Chapter 98 Pokémon Studies?

The shadow of the Rainbow Rockets loomed over him like a sword of Damocles, giving him a great sense of urgency.

Besides continuing to summon allies to fight alongside him, restoring Rayquaza to even a fraction of its former power as soon as possible has become an urgent matter.

"Little A's Assistant reminds you: Are you sure you want to consume 3566 BP points to increase Rayquaza's energy compression limit?"

Sure.

A soft, hundred-colored light appeared and slowly flowed into the sleeping Liekongzuo.

It unconsciously shifted its slender body, letting out a barely audible, comfortable groan, and incidentally—

They rolled up all the blankets covering Bai Zhou, making him look like a large tornado.

Bai Zhou looked helplessly at the blanket that had been taken away, silently making plans in his mind.

Rayquaza shouldn't be able to withstand one Super Dragon attack now, at least under normal circumstances, even without consuming BP points, it should be able to sustain three to five decent attacks.

Probably... maybe... is that okay?

His thoughts drifted, and he began to ponder longer-term questions.

So, who should we summon next?

Rainbow Gym, Kanto Region.

Lijia sat gracefully on the meticulously manicured lawn, carefully tending to the beautiful flowers in front of her in the gentle, not-too-hot sunlight.

"Gym Leader Rika! There are a lot of people outside the dojo—" A beautiful dojo apprentice rushed to her side, her voice urgent.

Lijia did not look up, but simply waved her hand gently, her movements unhurried and rhythmic.

"Another new challenger? They really won't let this humble woman rest for a moment—"

The dojo apprentice took a couple of breaths, but he still couldn't contain his excitement.

"No, no! It's the senior professors from Rainbow University! They seem to want to discuss something with you, and they're waiting in the reception room right now!"

Lijia paused slightly in her pruning, looking somewhat surprised.

She was originally a visiting lecturer at Rainbow University, but due to the recent surge in challenge trainers, she hasn't been to the school for about a week.

It seems the school is worried about them.

Thinking of this, a gentle smile curved her lips.

"Okay, let's go."

She rose gracefully and followed the apprentice toward the reception room with elegant poise.

Even before approaching the reception room, the noisy arguments inside were already clearly audible.

"I said we should invite him to the Battle Academy! The core of Pokémon is battling! Only our Academy can maximize his value! Don't you understand?!"

"Bullshit! What's so special about battling? Go look outside and see if trainers or breeders are more sought after! Our Breeding Academy is the best! Talented people should come here!"

"Perfunctory! Utterly perfunctory! I will not allow you to bury such talent! Our Pokémon Ecological Research Institute desperately needs a top expert like him! Nobody should compete with me!"

"Have pity on me, bro! The Academy for the Research and Analysis of Combat Items is practically dying out. If we don't get some fresh blood, we're really doomed!"

"Who do you think you are! Where do you put my Pokémon Training and Move Structure Analysis Academy? You have no right to speak here!"

As Lijia listened to the old professors arguing fiercely inside the room, and even vaguely heard them slamming their fists on the table and kicking their legs, she maintained her perfect elegance on the surface, but a warm feeling quietly welled up inside her.

After just one week without giving a lecture, so many deans from the school personally came to inquire about my well-being.

They were even willing to fight tooth and nail for her? And they even hoped she would join their academy?

Honestly, I'm a little flattered.

She took a deep breath, a flawless smile on her face, and gently pushed open the door to the reception room.

Her gaze swept over the deans who were almost about to sit on the conference table and "chop" them, and she gave an elegant bow, her voice gentle.

"Professors, there's no need for this argument—I'd like to express my gratitude for your kindness."

"Oh! It's Ms. Lijia! Don't be so polite, please come in, please come in, we've all been waiting for you!"

The quickest to react was the Dean of the Combat Academy. He nearly tripped and fell, but after scrambling to his feet, he immediately rushed forward to greet him. The Dean of the Nurturing Academy was not to be outdone, and he dashed to the head seat with a beaming smile as he pulled out a chair.

"Yes, yes, Ms. Lijia, please take a seat!"

After Lijia gracefully took her seat at the head of the table, the deans also returned to their places, their excitement and arguments instantly subsiding, replaced by extremely serious expressions.

The dean of the props development academy, being the most impatient, spoke first.

"Rika-sensei, I heard you have a good relationship with Mr. Shirafune, the producer of Pokémon? Is that true?"

Lijia hadn't expected the topic to suddenly shift to Bai Zhou, and a hint of doubt crossed her mind, but she still explained softly:

"He studied flower arrangement with me for a period of time. It was only I who admired his talent. As for my position in his heart, I have no idea."

"Oh my! Everyone in Rainbow City knows that Ms. Lijia is beautiful, kind-hearted, gentle, and generous!"

Upon hearing this, the Dean of the Battle Academy's eyes lit up, and he became incredibly energetic.

"I'm sure you hold a very high place in Mr. Shirashu's heart! Definitely, almost!"

He mentally calculated his words, rubbing his hands together, and continued cautiously, testing the waters:

"Um—Ms. Rika, it's a little embarrassing to say, but the school is planning to start a special course on Pokémon, however—we're really short of top-tier teachers, so—"

As he said this, the other deans also held their breath and stared intently at Lijia.

Lijia understood; they wanted her to take on more of the teaching responsibilities for the new subjects.

She gave a genuine smile.

"Professors, you flatter me. Rainbow University has been very kind to me. It is my duty to do so. Please feel free to speak."