Bottom-tier trainers in the Pokémon world

Xia Yan had no objection to the club's request to test the Unicorn, and even readily accepted it.

He also wanted to see just how much the unicorn worm would change after eating two insect-bearing fruits.

Moreover, the club clearly values ​​the Pokémon's talent, potential, and abilities, and showcasing more of these qualities will make it easier for them to stay here.

He's been training in the training room all along, and that can't hide anything; it's just a matter of time.

"This is the only outfit I own."

Wash it at night and wear it during the day, perfect.

Anna slapped her face, somewhat speechless. "Then you'd better buy yourself a few nice outfits this time. You need to be mindful of the club's image."

"understood."

His voice was weak and feeble, and an hour of rest was not enough for him to fully recover.

Anyone who has stayed up all night knows that sometimes a short rest is worse than no rest at all, as you'll feel more energetic that way.

"The supervisor is very image-conscious, I don't know if this will leave a bad impression," Anna muttered to herself.

Leading Xia Yan, they walked through a series of complicated corridors and arrived at the supervisor's office.

This was the first time Xia Yan had met the manager since joining the club.

Looking at the manager sitting in the chair, dressed smartly with his hair combed back and shiny, that was his first impression.

It's dangerous!

This supervisor posed a greater threat to him than the Keros he had encountered when stealing the tree fruit, even though he was a human.

While Xia Yan was sizing up his supervisor, the supervisor, Loto, was also sizing him up.

When he saw Xia Yan's tattered clothes and messy hairstyle, he couldn't help but frown.

However, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes when he noticed the enormous unicorn beetle on his shoulder.

It was indeed a unique unicorn beetle that I had never seen before.

Composing himself, he gestured for Xia Yan to sit down next to him and took the documents Anna handed him.

He glanced at it, his surprise growing even more pronounced.

Xia Yan noticed that besides him, there were two other people sitting in the office. One of them was accompanied by a Bobo, and the other was accompanied by an Arbok.

Neither of them reacted to Xia Yan's approach, and one could even sense a subtle hostility emanating from them.

They are competitors.

Even the Arbok that was close by bared its fangs at Xia Yan and the Unicorn Beetle, showing off its sharp fangs.

Can this unicorn beggar tolerate this?

"Waaah!"

He glared back fiercely.

It's just an Arbok. It's not like we haven't fought it before. Believe me, I'll kill you and eat your venom sac.

After a full day of wilderness adventure and a "big scene" like stealing berries at night, being chased by dozens of Bug-type Pokémon, including powerful Beedrill and Helios, Weedle's ferocity has gradually been honed.

Arbok was somewhat surprised to find that its usual intimidation tactics had failed and it had even been met with a fierce glare.

Or perhaps there's a nameless sense of panic deep down.

Did that unicorn beetle look at me like it wanted to eat me?

This absurd idea felt very real to it.

Ekans suffered a setback, and as Ekans's trainer, he became even more wary of Xia Yan and Weedle.

Xia Yan, on the other hand, sat expressionlessly in his chair, head down and eyes half-closed, taking the time to rest.

There will be another batch of field missions later.

The other trainer, who had Pidgey with him, was also hostile, but he was mostly curious about Weedle.

Such a big unicorn? It's even bigger than Bobo.

After a while.

Supervisor Loto finished reading the documents in his hand.

His eyes swept over the three of them, pausing briefly on Xia Yan and the Unicorn Beetle before he said, "You did a good job. The cleanup mission was a success. For beginner sparring, you'll receive 200 League Coins for each Pokémon you clear."

Go to the finance department later to collect your due payment.

The three of them simply nodded, without showing much joy.

They knew that the key to this mission was not the reward, but the promotion in their professional titles.

There's a big difference between beginner and intermediate coaching positions, not just in salary, but also in the commission earned per coaching session – that's the real money.

Loto pondered for a moment, then flipped through the documents in his hand again.

He then said, "I believe you all know that this mission is related to your promotion, but there is only one spot available."

Hearing this, Xia Yan slowly raised his head.

really.

"This time, 0451 has been promoted to intermediate sparring partner." The result was announced swiftly in an unquestionable tone.

"Why?!"

Upon learning the result, the trainer using Ekans abruptly stood up, his face filled with disbelief, and pointed at Xia Yan and Weedle, saying:

"Just this guy dressed like a beggar and a slightly larger unicorn? I heard he didn't even make it back last night, and only managed to escape in a sorry state today."

Before Xia Yan could speak, Loto rested his chin on his hands, his sharp gaze falling on the man, and said calmly, "0413, are you questioning my decision?"

Feeling a sudden chill run down 0413's spine as Loto stared at him, he quickly said, "No, I... I just think he's completely unqualified for an intermediate-level promotion, let alone a unicorn..."

In the eyes of most trainers, Weedle is synonymous with "weak".

Xia Yan didn't say anything. It's very unwise to talk back to your boss in the workplace; getting retaliated against is a minor matter.

He wanted to see what Loto would do.

Loto nodded calmly, then turned to Xia Yan and said calmly, "0451, show it to him."

Xia Yan understood.

"One-horned beetle, insect bite."

There was no hesitation, nor was there any need for hesitation. Survival of the fittest is the essence of this world, especially since Silver has the Rockets' shadow behind him.

He even suspected that this Loto manager was a member of the Rockets.

Upon hearing Xia Yan's command, the Unicorn Beetle immediately pounced on the Arbok, its mouth glowing with a blue aura.

I've disliked it for a long time.

I was just yelling at myself.

Previously, Weedle needed to be bound with silk threads to deal with Ekans, but now...

Arbok's trainer, 0413, reacted quickly, his face contorted with rage, "Arbok, bite!"

Upon hearing this, the Arbok opened its massive jaws and viciously bit back at the horned beetle that was lunging at it.

But next second.

An astonishing scene unfolded.

But then the unicorn beetle pounced on the leaping Arbok.

Even though the unicorn beetle has doubled in size, it is still smaller than the Arbok. However, its smaller size allows it to directly pressure the Arbok, pinning it firmly to the ground. The sharp spikes on its tail pierce the Arbok's upper jaw, interrupting its biting attack.

At the same time, the unicorn beetle bit down hard on the Arbok's vital spot, the only yellow-scaled area on its body.

"Cheer it up!!!"

With Arbok's scream, yellow scales flew as the unicorn beetle's mouth burrowed deep into Arbok's muscles.

In just one moment, Arbok was rendered unable to fight.

After doing all that, the unicorn stood on the Arbok, glanced at it disdainfully, and slowly climbed back onto Xia Yan's shoulder.

"Waaah!"

Weak chicken.

0413's expression froze completely. Looking at the Arbok lying unconscious on the ground, he opened his mouth and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Loto watched the scene without flinching, then turned to Anna and said, "Get him out of here."

"Yes......"

Anna responded softly, looking at the calm Natsuhiko with some surprise.

This is only his seventh day at the club.

Seven days ago, he and the unicorn bug weren't this strong.

It could even be described as very weak.

In her opinion, Xia Yan and Unicorn Bug were just lucky to get into the club; their skills were definitely at the bottom of the club, no matter how hard they worked.

A unicorn is still a unicorn.

Unexpectedly, in just seven days, 0413, who had joined the club more than two weeks earlier, couldn't withstand a single attack from his Ekans.

Surprised, bewildered.

“0451, go to HR and register for your intermediate professional title, then take your Unicorn data sheet.” Loto said, ignoring the dazed 0413.

The other Pokémon, who was also Pokémon's sparring partner, saw this and didn't dare to say anything.

It was obvious that neither of them were a match for Xia Yan and Unicorn Bug.

"Ok."

Xia Yan stood up and took the form, but when he saw the logo printed on the white shirt under the suit of the supervisor, Loto, his pupils involuntarily contracted.

On the back of his cuff, there was an embroidered red letter...

“R”!