Aspiring to become a Pokémon trainer

Genius...

Even though her heart was troubled, she remained outwardly calm and composed.

There was no jealousy in her heart; Nan Yin was simply quite moved.

Not to mention Nemo achieving the title of Champion Trainer during her student years, the Galar region champion defeated Leon at the young age of ten and stood at the true pinnacle. There are truly countless heroes in this world.

Her thoughts were in turmoil, but on her lips, she denied Nemo's words.

"To truly determine the winner in a duel, we need an actual fight. Besides, although I haven't achieved much, I am still one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Carlos. This title of 'teacher' is probably just a one-sided one from Nemo."

She thought the other person would be disappointed, but to her surprise, the brown-skinned girl held her five fingers in her hands, her eyes filled with even more fervor than before.

"Nanyin, let's have a battle!"

No longer words born of curiosity, Nemo now earnestly voiced her request.

"Let's save that for next time. Today, our main purpose is still to enjoy the scenery of this academy."

She didn't refuse a second time. As teacher and student, they would inevitably meet frequently, and Nan Yin didn't want to be begged by Nemo every time.

Although the other party is keen on battles, one or two invitations should be enough.

Maybe......

"That was my oversight. Let's go, let's go, Nanyin. This is our cafeteria. The sales area and medical room are on the first floor, and the offices for each subject and grade are upstairs."

No longer dwelling on the preamble, the brown-skinned girl explained the size of each area to the two of them as they followed each other's footsteps.

"At the front desk of the college, you can inquire about the schedule of various courses and your own grades. In addition, our courses are not limited to theoretical knowledge. As long as you are willing, you can participate in the treasure hunt outside the campus every academic year."

"Speaking of which, why don't we go to the cafeteria first? It's almost evening. I don't know if others want to, but I really miss the cafeteria food from when I was out of school."

Emerging from Nemo's waist, the orange-yellow miniature hamster puffed out its cheeks and nodded repeatedly in agreement.

"Babu~"

Are you hungry too, Babu Tubo?

Gently tapping the little beast's head, the girl noticed the two's puzzled looks and didn't hold back her words.

"This child is a Pokémon unique to the Padilla region. Although it is usually slow, it can unleash an amount of electricity equivalent to an electric car when facing battle."

Is it the house rat of this generation? In terms of type, it should be a combination of Fighting and Electric.

She glanced at the small figure out of the corner of her eye, and even though it was covered by hair, Nan Yin could still see the strength of its tendons.

"Bu Bo~"

Noticing the girl's subtle gaze, Babu Tubo wanted to jump onto her shoulder and touch her cheek, but was forcefully pushed away by a pair of ribbons.

"Bu Yi(〝▼ Pan▼). "

Without any emotional fluctuation, Sylveon simply widened its eyes and took a step, which made the other feel threatened and spontaneously retreat.

He commands respect without anger, and what he said is absolutely true.

"This kid is really domineering."

With a bright smile, he paused, not for any other reason than the bustling crowd and lively cafeteria before him.

Looking around and then towards the front desk, although there are many types of main dishes, including some of the best-looking ones, there are even more sandwiches of all kinds.

"This is?"

Noticing the girl's confusion, Nemo offered to explain for Nan Yin.

"Because of the different environment, sandwiches are easier to distribute here. Besides, as a popular food throughout the region, it is not only easy to make locally, but can also be shared with others or Pokémon. As for me, I used a sandwich to catch a Lycanroc."

Is it the same as Galar's curry rice, which can both fill you up and give you status effects and attract Pokémon?

Looking into the distance, just as the other person said, Nan Yin did see many people breaking open sandwiches and sharing them with their close companions at the next table.

As the girl lowered her gaze, the students who noticed her also looked at the white-haired girl in her everyday clothes with great curiosity.

Among the students who were generally dressed in long sleeves and trousers, Nan Yin's simple yet meticulous attire made her stand out. In addition, considering her age, apart from her broad-mindedness, her pretty face did not make her look like a teacher.

Unaware of the situation and lacking the courage to ask, the students deliberately ignored the girl, at most politely greeting the student council president as he passed by.

Of course, most of the greetings were just well wishes like "good morning" or "good afternoon," and very few people actually invited Nemo to chat about everyday things.

This also implies that among her peers, the brown-skinned girl may not have any friends she could be completely open with and talk about freely.

Just as Nan Yin was combing her hair, Nemo took her hand and led her to a less crowded empty table.

"There are still some of today's special sandwiches left. I'll go get one for you in a bit."

Seemingly unaware of anything amiss with the soft hand in his palm, the newly appointed student council president continued to enthusiastically share information about the college.

"It seems everyone is quite curious about Nanyin. Hey, that's understandable, after all, Orange Academy doesn't allow people to wear skirts."

"Although the school atmosphere is very open except for clothing, the school strictly prohibits wearing any clothing other than tops and bottoms, and even does not allow any modifications to the school uniform. It is a really meaningless rule."

While relentlessly criticizing the unreasonable school rules, Nemo didn't notice the blonde girl silently puffing out her cheeks, her eyes fixed on their clasped fingers.

“Hmm, (￢︿￢).”

"indeed so."

Sensing her friend's pent-up annoyance, Nan Yin echoed her words, then withdrew her fingertips and gave Ke Erni a light flick on the forehead.

"Don't look around while eating, or you might choke."

"I'm not a child!"

Taking a vicious bite of her sandwich, Korne denied it, but in reality, she gathered her skirt and slowly moved closer to her friend's side.

They didn't intend to expose them and just enjoyed their dinner. They planned to leave afterward, but then they heard cheers erupting from the playground.

Looking out the window, sitting on the edge of the cafeteria, you can see half of the playground.

A crimson glow burst forth, and radiance surged forth; that crystallized form was none other than Padia's unique combat system—Tai Crystallization.

As for the two combatants, due to the restricted view, she could only catch a glimpse of a slender, composed, and beautiful woman.

A wisp of dark bangs hangs down, and a long, narrow ponytail is loose. The simple shirt does not limit her appearance; on the contrary, it highlights her dashing and breezy temperament.

If I remember correctly, this beautiful woman should be one of the four orthodox kings of Paradis.

—Xin Li.

Chapter 154 The New Quasi-God and Nan Yin's Loss of Composure

Ok?

Sensing the girl's gaze, the slender beauty turned her head and looked back, but her momentary distraction was perfectly captured by her opponent.

"Xin Li, although I am not a strong person, and this battle is just an exhibition match, being distracted is still an overly careless move."

"Thornet, Ice Pillar Slam!"

The massive dragon beast slammed into the ground, sending up a chilling aura. It closed in, pressing down on the space with its claws and then unleashing a barrage of ice pillars.

The clash between two Heavenly Kings is a battle for true victory; if a flaw is found, the outcome can be decided in an instant.

As mentioned earlier, the round and honest swamp beast was already weak against the erosion of extreme cold. Furthermore, being in a passive position, it was difficult to dodge. In just a moment, the crystallized radiance dissipated along with the falling of the flag.

The ice pillars shattered one after another, scattering into fragments that made the battlefield incredibly dazzling and magnificent, eliciting cheers and applause from the trainees.

"It seems I've lost, Hachisaku."

Without any sense of defeat or disappointment, Xinli simply reached out her fingertips and gently stroked the Earth King's forehead.

"This time I only gained the upper hand. If we were to fight again, I think I would surely lose."

With his palms placed on his chest, the man named Hachisaku bowed deeply, displaying utmost humility.

"You know I don't appreciate that kind of flattery."

Removing her gloves and withdrawing the gradually awakening swamp beast, the beautiful woman with her hair down in a ponytail calmly walked towards the cafeteria.

Her every step was crisp and decisive, and the evening breeze that accompanied her seemed to have contributed to her temperament. However, this dashing air was completely lost under the call of the brown-skinned girl.

"It's Xin Li! What made you decide to come to Orange Academy?"

Before Nan Yin could even ask, Nemo preemptively resolved her confusion.

"Haha, you know, being a 'Heavenly King' isn't just a title, it's a job. This exhibition match was a negotiation between Ms. Ye Ci and Mr. Claver. Compared to theoretical knowledge, real-world combat often allows students to better understand the special characteristics of crystallization."

The cold facade she maintained was easily shattered by her passionate words, and Xin Li unabashedly crossed her legs, sitting diagonally opposite the former.

"That's right. Although I don't dislike fighting, the nature of my work always makes my original hobby change."

His face wasn't particularly mature, but his posture was extremely upright, and with an impeccable expression, the blond man also strode over, echoing the above words.

For most people, being a trainer is a profession where it's impossible to save money, and the overall atmosphere of exploring the unknown in Padiya only exacerbates this phenomenon.

Regardless of their status as Elite Four members or Gym Leaders, it can be said that in this land, most famous Trainers have their own side jobs, and some even hold multiple positions.

After the initial reflection, the dining table fell silent for a moment, but soon, Hachisaku spread his hands, intending to look at the two girls who had been sitting there the whole time.

"May I introduce it to you?"

After asking Nan Yin with her gaze and receiving a positive response, Nimo coughed lightly and spoke.

"This is Nan Yin, the Heavenly King from Carlos, who is also a training instructor hired by the academy. The other is Korne, the gym leader of the Salo Dojo."

His eyes immediately lit up, growing increasingly fervent, and the blond man extended one hand, his tone brimming with excitement.

"I have long admired your reputation. I am but a humble student, and I am Hachisaku, a teacher in charge of teaching art at the academy."

"Ever since I heard that you were coming to Orange Academy to generously impart your knowledge of cultivation, I have been eager to meet you."

Nemo has already introduced Nan Yin's identity, Claver has indeed mentioned the recent personnel changes, and Hachisaku has privately inquired about the former's honors.

That is why the Heavenly King was extremely respectful to a guest from afar who was willing to share his knowledge in this culturally barren land. Although there was a reward, it was still a selfless act of hard work.

"I have heard that you have never lost a game since your debut and are also very talented in nurturing talent. Your victory in the Miarei Tournament and your championship in the Grand Contest make it a great honor for me to meet you today."

Even though she is usually calm, Nan Yin was eventually moved by the former's relentless praise and intentionally covered her face and turned her head away.

I can't take it, I really can't take it.

"...You flatter me too much."

Having learned about Padiya's general information online, she naturally knew that both the blond man and the elegant woman beside him were legitimate members of the Four Heavenly Kings.

But I still can't quite understand why the other person is so agitated.

She was puzzled, but thankfully, a hearty laugh came to her rescue.

"Haha, Hachisaku, don't make things difficult for this girl. Can't you see she's practically shivering?"

Like a radiant blooming flower, Xin Li couldn't stop smiling, and even patted the table repeatedly to suppress her joy.

"I am Xinli, one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Padiya. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Unlike Hachisaku's enthusiasm, this beautiful woman's greeting was concise and straightforward, without any hesitation.

"Nice to meet you."

Palms touching, fingertips lightly brushing, after this brief greeting, Xinli straightened up, leaving behind a farewell and her long, slanted back.

"See you next time, Nan Yin, Nimo."

"She is truly a dashing and free-spirited beauty."

If the same polite greeting is given in the same place, Hachisaku will also bow and say goodbye.

They had met by chance, and now that they had exchanged greetings, they naturally wouldn't be impolite enough to interfere with each other's lives.

After all, leisure time outside of work is quite precious.

"Well then, see you tomorrow. I still have a challenge to fulfill."

With a carefree wave and shout, Nemo's interest had been piqued by the previous battle, so even without an invitation, she planned to randomly choose a lucky classmate to start a battle.

Having finally become the student council president, surely no one will refuse her petition now?

They dispersed and left, and after touring the campus, Nan Yin dragged her friends back to the single dormitory room that the college had specially vacated.

Recalling Nemo's previous introduction and comparing it with the space we are in now, apart from the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, this small room also has a half-balcony and a small living room.