When a Pokémon's strength reaches its limit, they naturally begin to comprehend new moves and techniques.
The moves that all types of Pokémon can learn are docunted in a book called the "Move Pokédex."
The techniques listed in the "Move Pokédex" are collectively referred to as natural moves.
Moves not found in the "Move Pokédex"—whether developed through human training, created from scratch, or evolved from existing moves—are collectively known as custom moves.
Custom moves aren't necessarily better than natural ones.
However, when Pokémon and Trainers develop their own moves, they've undoubtedly forged their own path.
It's not uncommon for professional trainers to have their own custom moves.
But that's at the professional level...
The battle unfolding before them was rely an entrance exam for Pokémon University.
How could a Pokémon and Trainer who had only begun their journey a week ago possibly master custom moves?
"Quick Attack!"
As soon as Roy finished speaking, Riolu shot forward like an arrow.
Mankey's expression changed drastically. It abandoned its 'Focus Energy' stance and quickly tried to move away. But Riolu, with overwhelming speed, wouldn't give his opponent a chance to escape, launching another precise 'Rock Smash.'
Mankey barely raised its hands to block, and the trendous force caused its feet to sink into the ground, carving out a two-ter-long trench.
In the next second, a pained cry echoed through the arena.
Riolu leaped again, and a 'tal Claw' slashed across Mankey's face, leaving a terrifying bowl-sized gash.
In the VIP section, Carter gave Roy an appraising look and laughed.
"Principal Finn, your school's history is about to be rewritten."
Principal Finn remained silent. He studied Roy like an antique collector examining an uncut gem, his eyes filled with appreciation and admiration.
Both n knew the battle was over.
With just the boost from 'Agility,' Mankey could still counter using martial arts principles of "using softness to overco hardness," but after Riolu's Electric-type custom move, its physical capabilities had strengthened further, becoming the final straw that broke the cal's back.
One advantage leads to ten victories—
"His custom move isn't perfect yet. It's rely a prototype with considerable room for developnt. It seems to be based on the concept of electric conditioning, developing a custom move. I wonder how he overcos the harmful effects electricity has on the body—that must be his secret."
Elite Carter was speaking when he suddenly looked puzzled.
It wasn't that he couldn't believe geniuses could erge from ordinary backgrounds. In fact, as a man who had occupied the Elite position for eighteen years and couldn't retire even if he wanted to, Carter greatly hoped to see talent flourishing throughout the region.
A pity.
Over recent years, the region had been in decline.
After Frances, there hadn't been anyone with astonishing talent or flamboyance.
But being born to commoners and developing a prototype custom move in just a week wasn't sothing that could be described rely as 'genius.'
Prodigy was more like it.
Beside him, Caroline maintained her expressionless face, completely unmoved.
While the VIPs were talking, the match had reached its conclusion.
Mankey clutched the wound on its face in agony, curled up on the spot as Riolu pressed his advantage with another 'Rock Smash.'
"Get out of the way!" Chloe scread.
But Mankey was in too much pain to hear her voice and took the full brunt of the attack.
After suffering three consecutive hits, Mankey fainted imdiately, triggering the near-death protection chanism.
Three seconds later, the referee raised his flag and blew the whistle.
"—Mankey has lost the ability to battle! Riolu and Roy are the winners!"
"..."
Chloe fell to her knees, her eyes dull with shock.
After a mont, she shook her head, and a few tears spilled down her cheeks.
She took out her Poké Ball to recall Mankey and ran toward the dical cabin, her face a mixture of worry and self-bla.
"She really cares about her Pokémon," Roy murmured.
As he was about to leave the stage, a wave of applause and cheers suddenly erupted, completely engulfing him.
Not only from the audience in the arena but also from viewers watching on television and comnters in the event's livestream, all with the sa reaction.
"A recomnded student... lost? Unbelievable!"
"For the first ti in entrance exam history, we've witnessed the transfer of recomnded student qualification!"
"Capital Nova Cup—first non-recomnded student to reach the quarter-finals!"
"The player's profile says he was born to an ordinary family, and his parents aren't even trainers... Am I reading this right?"
"Well played, Roy!!"
"What was that Thunder Punch just now? Why did Riolu suddenly get faster?"
Amid the cheers and discussions, soone started chanting Roy's na. It began sowhat chaotically but gradually beca uniform, especially among Serena's classmates.
"Roy! Roy! Roy!"
Thousands of people shouted his na in unison. Those who have never experienced such acclaim cannot understand its thrill.
The winner enjoys the cheers and claims everything.
The loser is forgotten and loses all glory.
That's the beauty of Pokémon battles.
Roy took a deep breath, smiled, and waved to the audience.
Seeing their son perform so well and receive such adoration from the crowd, Roy's parents were initially stunned, but soon their faces broke into proud smiles as they bead with pride for their child.
Roy's mother even took out her phone to take pictures, sending them to a family chat group called "Loving Family," cheerfully showing off her son's achievent.
"When did this kid beco so powerful?" Reece was happy but sowhat bewildered by this turn of events.
As for Serena...
She quietly watched Roy on the stage, basking in all the cheers and honors. In the girl's clear eyes, a sense of admiration seed to shine.
Naomi was initially pleased, but soon her expression shifted to concern.
Seeing that Roy had such incredible potential, she worried whether her daughter could keep him interested.
Power, money, status, beauty...
Talented trainers faced too many temptations, with corporations and officials worldwide offering opportunities.
Becoming a top trainer ant stepping into the highest echelons of influence and power.
Naomi regretted her past 'indulgence' of her daughter's feelings. If only she had arranged a match earlier...
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