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Horizon City.
National Water-Type Gymnasium.
Situated near the center of Horizon City, it's a bustling area. Usually crowded, today it was even more packed with people.
Elesa, Wendy, and Alex found their way to the examination entrance and entered the hall by scanning their faces.
"Go for it, Alex. I'm rooting for you," Wendy said with a wink, waving her fist in a supportive gesture.
"That's right! The professional-level assessment will be a breeze for you," Elesa added with a confident smile, not worried about Alex passing the assessment.
She had passed the professional-level assessment easily last year. Since Alex could easily defeat her ace Pokémon, Zebstrika, there was no doubt about his ability to succeed.
"Alright, I'll head in first. You two can wait for me in the stands."
The Professional Trainer qualification certificate assessment takes place twice a year: once in November and once in March the following year. The purpose of this assessment is to provide a professional-level Trainer qualification certificate, granting individuals the qualifications to access many permissions, such as the Pokémon app, and join various Pokémon associations.
In general, the professional-level assessment is not too difficult, but the subsequent promotion assessments are more challenging—such as Elite level, gym level, and championship level.
Moreover, a Trainer who obtains a staged Trainer Qualification Certificate isn't necessarily a national employee. For example, an Elite Trainer might not hold a national Elite position but may work in other companies or laboratories. Positions and qualifications are different matters.
Today, many novice Trainers were taking the qualification exam. Most were freshmen, with some sophomores and a few juniors and seniors—those who hadn't passed the two opportunities last year.
Typically, "the easiest time to obtain this professional trainer qualification certificate is during freshman or sophomore year. Those who achieve it in their freshman year are usually the second generation or geniuses."
Alex wasn't from the second generation, nor was he a genius. But he did have some advantages.
In the preparation room, Alex was assigned to the ten o'clock session because of his "connections." This early time slot allowed him to leave right after the exam, without waiting until noon or the afternoon.
"Candidate No. 72! Alex!"
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Alex's name flashed on the electronic screen. He stood up and followed the guide into the examination room.
Today, the entire national-level water-type gymnasium was being used as an examination venue, with specialized personnel conducting tests, battles, and evaluations, providing comprehensive scores. Similar to an interview process, passing depended on meeting the criteria.
Alex's assigned field was in area three. Elesa and Wendy had learned this in advance and watched from the No. 3 stand.
The moment they saw Alex, both girls waved enthusiastically.
"Alex, you can do it!"
"Go, Alex, go!"
"..."
The cheers from the two beautiful girls immediately drew attention. Many Trainers glanced enviously at Alex.
Wow! This guy is impressive, having two such beautiful girls cheering for him!
"That beautiful girl looks familiar."
"..."
Alex waved back in response. Following the guide, he soon arrived at the battlefield.
What was originally a large battle field was divided into ten smaller fields, each hosting a battle. Time was tight, and the tasks were demanding. The examiners usually maintained a strict demeanor.
"You should already know the rules, so I won't repeat them. It's 2VS2, so let's begin."
During the morning assessment sessions, the examiner was relatively enthusiastic. In the afternoon and subsequent days, the examiners would be exhausted, their stern looks intimidating many Trainers, and the passing rate would drop significantly.
"Alex! Send out your first Pokémon!"
The referee waved the flag to signal the start of the assessment.
Alex held a stylish Poké Ball in his hand, which immediately caught the attention of the referee and examiner.
A stylish Poké Ball? This guy must not be ordinary. Those who can afford such high-end Poké Balls are usually from a wealthy background.
"What kind of Pokémon could it be?"
In the examiner's curious gaze, Alex released his Pokémon.
Riolu made its debut!
"It's Riolu!"
"Wow!"
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"..."
The examiner was taken aback.
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This isn't just any wealthy background—it's an extremely affluent one!
A novice Trainer starting with a Riolu? Unbelievable!
Not only the examiners but also the referees were surprised to see Riolu as Alex's first Pokémon. Many in the stands noticed too.
Riolu is incredibly popular and attracts admirers everywhere, especially in a novice assessment setting. The revelation caused a stir.
Alex felt a bit helpless. He wanted to send out Charmeleon, but he was worried that a single Ember attack might scorch the surrounding areas.
Alex's concerns were valid. The battlefield wasn't far away, and Charmeleon's Ember was powerful enough to affect the nearby examination rooms. So, he chose Riolu instead.
Or maybe Pupitar? That would definitely cause an even bigger sensation!
"Let's start!" Alex prompted.
"Oh, right. Yes, let's begin!" The referee, momentarily distracted, was reminded by Alex of the day's proceedings.
"The battle begins!"
"The examiner sends out Pokémon!"
Indeed, the assessment battle is quite challenging. Candidates need to release their Pokémon first, and then the examiner selects a Pokémon that has an advantage over the candidate's choice. The aim is to assess the candidate's response under pressure.
"Skarmory, it's your turn!"
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