Chapter 84: Guaranteed Spot! The National Collegiate League
Kenji pondered for a moment before slowly replying, "Director, if you are looking to research Overdrive Mode, I will cooperate. However, I will not hand over my Beedrill for your research."
Having the earlier experience with Ayumi, Kenji knew that his Beedrill was the perfect experimental subject in the eyes of these researchers.
And there was no way Kenji would hand over Beedrill for them to study.
So he laid down his terms immediately: cooperate with research on Overdrive Mode? Yes. Research on Beedrill itself? Absolutely not.
The Director sensed the firmness in Kenji's tone, and a flash of regret crossed his eyes.
It was clear that the old man had been planning to study Beedrill before this conversation.
But regrettable as it was, the Director eventually nodded. "Heh-heh... That's perfectly fine. If you're unwilling, Kenji-kun, we certainly won't force you."
Kenji nodded, a harmless smile spreading across his face. "Then, Director, whenever you need my assistance with the research, just let me know."
"If possible, we could start right now..."
"Knock, knock, knock..."
As the two were talking, a knock suddenly came at the door.
"Come in," the Director called out, looking slightly confused.
"Click..."
The door opened. A sparse-haired, middle-aged man with a receding hairline walked in, followed by a young woman.
That woman was none other than Kenji's counselor, Ms. Ayako.
"Ms. Ayako? What brings you here?" Kenji looked at the portly, balding man, then at Ms. Ayako, asking curiously.
Ms. Ayako cleared her throat. "Kenji, this is the Freshman Director, Director He."
"Director He, nice to meet you." Kenji nodded and greeted the Director.
Director He was stout, but when he smiled, he looked a bit like a benevolent Buddha. He chuckled. "Hello, hello. You must be Kenji, right? I watched your matches. Splendid! Absolutely splendid! I haven't seen such a talented young prodigy in years."
"He boy? What brings you all the way here?"
"Director Wan, long time no see. Not busy with your research projects? Why are you at our school today? You should have told me you were coming so I could personally greet you."
Kenji watched the two of them. From their conversation, they were clearly old acquaintances.
Director Wan waved his hand. "I only came to talk to young Kenji about the research. Well, the business is done. The Institute has a ton of work waiting for me, so I'll be leaving now."
Before leaving, Director Wan looked back at Kenji, smiling heartily. "Contact me whenever you have time."
"Understood, Director Wan." Kenji nodded and replied.
Director Wan hummed in acknowledgment. He knew that since Director He had tracked down Kenji, he must also have something important to discuss. He left without further ado.
Director He followed him out, exchanged a few pleasantries, and closed the door. He then smiled and gestured for Kenji to sit back down on the sofa.
"Kenji, I've watched your matches. Your command is excellent, your Pokémon are well-trained, and their strength is superb. So, I've come today to talk to you about the National Collegiate League, which is six months away."
Director He seemed completely unconcerned with Director Wan's sudden visit, getting straight to the point.
Kenji was well aware of the National Collegiate League.
As the name suggested, it was a league that brought together all universities across the nation with Trainer Programs. Each university was allocated ten spots for contestants.
In previous years, the championship trophy almost always went to the Imperial Academy.
And it had been five long years since Metropolis Academy had last won the National Collegiate League.
In fact, in last year's tournament, only one Metropolis Academy student had even made it into the top five, and that student had placed fourth.
Perhaps this was why Metropolis Academy had thrown down the lure of pseudo-legendaries to attract talent this year.
"The selection process for the contestants should begin in a month, but given your performance in the Exchange Tournament, I don't think any further assessment is necessary," Director He said with a smile, his tone full of affirmation.
Kenji naturally understood Director He's meaning: he was getting a guaranteed spot.
"Thank you, Director He."
"It's a small matter. With your strength, securing a spot in the selection process is a sure thing anyway. But as you know, Metropolis Academy hasn't won the championship in five years.
"So this year, for the National Collegiate League, you must work hard and give it your absolute all," Director He said, dropping his smile and speaking earnestly.
"Rest assured, Director He. This time, I will bring the glory back to Metropolis Academy," Kenji replied just as seriously, his tone filled with confidence and certainty.
Seeing Kenji's confidence, Director He's smile returned, even wider than before. He nodded. "Confidence is a good thing. But don't put too much pressure on yourself. While Imperial Academy has some promising prospects this year, in my opinion, they are nothing to fear."
Director He had already looked into Kenji's background.
No mother or father. An orphan raised in a children's home. His exam Pokémon was just a Weedle.
Starting from rock bottom, with no resources whatsoever, yet managing to raise a Beedrill to this level purely by relying on his self-awakened "special ability."
That kind of special ability... it was probably comparable to the abilities of the Champions' families.
With this terrifying talent, and with Metropolis Academy's resources poured into him, winning the National Collegiate League championship would be like taking candy from a baby!
Director He grew more excited the more he thought about it. He immediately stood up. "Come on. We can't expect the horse to run without feeding it, right? Since you'll be representing Metropolis Academy, we will naturally spare no resources in training you."
Kenji's eyes lit up. Director He's words meant one thing: he was about to get a massive influx of resources!
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