Witnessing the astonishing scene unfolding on the battlefield, the atmosphere suddenly descended into profound silence.
While collectively stunned by Riolu's remarkable strength, everyone experienced a distinct sensation of... embarrassnt.
After all, re monts ago, most individuals present had expressed contempt toward Roy, with several even engaging in open mockery.
No one had anticipated such an imdiate and decisive reversal of expectations.
Fortunately, everyone possessed sufficient maturity to adjust to the awkward situation.
Soon, hushed conversations began circulating throughout the room.
"Yes... he demonstrates considerable strength."
"Beyond rely considerable... the velocity and power exhibited by that Riolu—let's acknowledge honestly, most competitors here would succumb after a single attack."
"Seriously, does Roy genuinely originate from an ordinary family background?"
"I assud he was rely creating noise to attract attention, but he's genuinely erged as an unexpected contender."
"Observe Callan's expression—he maintains complete composure. Was he previously aware of Roy's capabilities?"
Students from ordinary backgrounds grew increasingly enthusiastic about this unexpected revelation.
Those possessing keen observational abilities detected sothing unusual about Callan, the recomnded student.
Others simply relished the unfolding drama, retrieving their phones to post updates on the university forums.
Callan maintained an outwardly serene deanor, but secretly nodded with approval.
'Excellent, that Riolu's performance remains consistent with yesterday's battle, which suggests my prepared strategy should prove effective.'
Yesterday's defeat had kept Callan awake throughout the night, consud by frustration. From his perspective, the outco of that encounter had pivoted on a single critical mont.
Their Pokémon's inherent abilities showed minimal disparity, yet he considered himself superior as a Trainer. Callan firmly believed his defeat resulted exclusively from Riolu unexpectedly unleashing its latent potential at a decisive juncture.
He recognized that with Roy's demonstrated skill level, he would inevitably advance from the qualifiers, creating an opportunity for them to encounter each other in the knockout rounds. Consequently, overnight, he had ticulously devised a strategy specifically engineered to counter Roy and Riolu.
He hadn't anticipated they would confront each other during the qualifying stage.
"Perfect, I can achieve redemption sooner than expected."
Callan couldn't suppress an expression of excitent as he rose from his seat.
His turn to battle had arrived.
Walking through the competitor's tunnel, he passed Roy returning from his match. Callan whispered purposefully: "Roy, avoid defeat before confronting ... Otherwise, you'll prove unworthy of being considered my rival."
"..."
Roy glanced back with a perplexed expression.
Had their relationship developed such familiarity?
And this talk of rivalry...
n and their perpetual competitive obsessions...
Though mildly amusing, Roy simultaneously heightened his vigilance. His opponent possessed deeper connections within the Trainer community and likely concealed strategic advantages. He couldn't risk an unexpected defeat.
Even if qualification wasn't imdiately threatened, he remained unwilling to concede a single match.
An unyielding determination to triumph constituted an essential attribute for aspiring elite Trainers.
Roy touched the Poké Ball secured at his waist and formulated a decision.
"This presents an ideal opportunity. I can utilize the confrontation with Callan to evaluate Riolu's diverse capabilities when he removes 'that'..."
After returning to the waiting area, Roy observed as Callan predictably defeated his opponent within seconds.
The qualifiers progressed efficiently, with minimal intervals between consecutive matches.
The injuries sustained by novice Pokémon appeared insignificant compared to what the advanced "recovery machine" technology of this world could effectively address. Healing procedures required re monts, eliminating concerns regarding Pokémon exhaustion.
This sophisticated recovery technology proved sufficient for battles conducted below the professional level.
According to prevailing rumors, confrontations between professional Trainers produced injuries necessitating days of recuperation, beyond the complete healing capacity of recovery machines. The precise reasons remained ambiguous...
Roy's second match comnced shortly thereafter.
Riolu's opponent was a Psychic-type Drowzee.
Regarding type matchups, Riolu as a Fighting-type confronted a significant disadvantage.
Nevertheless, the battle remained remarkably straightforward. The fundantal essence of Psychic-type moves involved substantive ntal energy, but when unable to match an opponent's speed, Psychic attacks beca effectively aningless.
Under Riolu's overwhelming physical superiority, Drowzee endured rely two exchanges before succumbing to defeat.
This silenced those who had theorized that Riolu's swift victory against Onix resulted rely from type advantage. They were compelled to acknowledge the ergence of this unexpected contender.
In Group F, Roy and Callan dominated the standings. Hardly any of their opponents survived beyond three consecutive exchanges.
Callan's performance aligned perfectly with expectations established for a recomnded student.
However, Roy's performance defied conventional understanding.
Consequently, Roy and his Riolu once again beca the central subject of animated discussions across the Capital University forums.
"I'm participating in Roy's group. His strength is remarkable, likely comparable to recomnded student caliber."
"I witnessed his battle personally. His Riolu's speed defies normal paraters—his opponents couldn't even formulate responses."
"I'm astounded that Riolu could be developed to this level within a single week. Are we certain he hasn't concealed his background? Was he genuinely born into an ordinary family?"
"Could you refrain from exaggeration? You Trainers from ordinary backgrounds demonstrate such ignorance. Simply because soone achieves victory, you assu they possess extraordinary strength? Truly laughable~~"
"Hey jerk, mind your language!"
A recomnded student utilizing the userna 'Elite_Trainer' began ridiculing others, instantly igniting a contentious exchange.
Consistent with his userna, he posted a screenshot displaying himself leading his group's standings, continuing to antagonize others.
This behavior prompted disapproving reactions even from fellow recomnded students.
At that precise mont, a significant figure entered the discussion.
"Which recomnded student represents Group F?"
The arrival of this Elite's son imdiately redirected everyone's attention toward Group F.
Soone responded promptly:
"Callan, the apprentice of the local Gym Leader."
"Ah, him." Cade responded as if recognizing Callan. "If Roy successfully defeats Callan, then he genuinely exemplifies recomnded student caliber..."
If defeating a recomnded student establishes equivalence to recomnded student level?
Many freshn found this assertion confusing, comparable to declaring "water possesses wetness"...
So questioned whether this statent lacked substantive aning.
However, shortly thereafter, soone intervened to provide clarification:
"Recomnded students maintain connections with professional-level Trainers affiliated with the university. With their reputation serving as guarantee, they receive unconditional enrollnt and maximum resource allocation—however, professional Trainers remain human, susceptible to occasional misjudgnts."
"Certain recomnded students rely accumulate resources but demonstrate notable deficiencies in practical skill."
"Recomnded students who perform inadequately in the three major examinations—entrance, midterm, and final—face potential elimination. Their recomnded status becos transferable to high-performing rookies, with the poorest perforrs facing removal."
"Therefore, the 'recomnded student level' specifically designates those capable of consistently maintaining their recomnded status throughout extended periods."
This explanation provided sufficient detail for comprehensive understanding.
Essentially, Callan represented a firmly established recomnded student possessing authentic talent. If Roy could defeat him, it would demonstrate Roy possessed the necessary qualities to maintain recomnded student status in subsequent evaluations.
"Wait," interjected a well-known upperclassman, "Has there ever occurred an instance in our university's history where recomnded student status transferred following the entrance examination?"
Those possessing insider knowledge montarily hesitated.
Talented individuals erged with regularity, and throughout successive years nurous unexpected contenders had appeared during entrance examinations. They had deployed surprising strategies or caught recomnded students unprepared, producing occasional upsets.
However, Capital University's entrance examinations had never witnessed a 'transfer of recomnded student status.'
In the main tournant, recomnded students had consistently prevailed against ordinary students.
The quarterfinals had invariably featured exclusively recomnded students.
The explanation remained straightforward.
Resources constituted the paramount factor in a Trainer's developntal journey, particularly for beginners. For novice Trainers, resource accessibility determined approximately 99% of outcos.
Born into an ordinary family, without financial resources, without specialized knowledge and connections, without a distinguished ntor providing guidance...
How could one realistically compete against second-generation Trainers?
Achieving a single upset during qualifiers already represented an extraordinary accomplishnt. No recomnded student would exercise restraint during the main tournant.
The university provided the optimal advancent pathway. It offered diverse channels for resource acquisition and provided nurous individuals with opportunities for progression.
...Impossible. This Roy definitely couldn't accomplish such a feat.
...A miracle, could it genuinely materialize?
...Could they witness history's creation unfold before them?
All these considerations ensured that virtually everyone associated with the university directed intense attention toward the final match of Group F.
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