Chapter 5: Brave Charmander
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"I don't want to participate in any competition, and I don't need to take a year off. Just let me drop out, and that's enough," complained Mu Hsu, dissatisfied with being inexplicably arranged.
His idea was simple, just two words: drop out.
Then find a girl he likes, travel the world, and enjoy the wonders of the Pokémon world.
As for schools, exams, Mu Hsu didn't care at all. "I don't mind,"
"Mu Hsu, why is dropping out a good idea?"
""Look, you don't even have the official identity of a trainer. In the future, when you encounter Pokémon you like, you won't have the chance to capture them!"
"Also, to become a trainer, you need to go through various exams in each academy, which can be very troublesome!"
"But right now, our school has a spot for a new trainer to register without an exam, as long as you're willing to participate, the spot is yours. It's so convenient!"
Mr. Yu said he had never thought about someone else's problems in his life, but he really couldn't bear to see Mu Hsu, a talented boy who was throwing his life away.
If it were any other student, as an teacher, he would give them a good scolding and that would be the end of it.
But with Mu Hsu, he couldn't fight back, So, he had to earnestly persuade Mu Hsu not to act recklessly.
Dropping out of school was not such a good thing. Staying in school was actually much more beneficial.
The principal nodded next to him, indicating that Mr. Yu's promised spot for a new trainer was available.
"Also, you being a new trainer with an entry elite-level Pokémon is quite a sensational story. I'll also give you a little companion."
After hearing the two men's promises, Mu Hsu was somewhat tempted.
Indeed, after merging with the memories of the previous life, Mu Hsu knew that without the identity of a trainer in this world, he would only be able to have one Pokémon.
As a cross-over, having only one Pokémon was simply unacceptable.
Therefore, although he said he didn't want to become a trainer and would prefer to travel around the world, he would still have to become one trainer eventually.
"Okay, you convinced me."
With a helpless shrug of his shoulders, Mu Hsu conceded that they had won.
The qualification of a new trainer with exemption from exams, plus a Pokémon gifted by the principal, and a year-long vacation.The price is just participating in a competition, why not do it?
Seeing Mu Hsu's agreement, the principal smiled satisfactorily. This young man wasn't completely hopeless.
"Let's go then. The procedures for your leave will be handled by Mr. Yu. Come to my place first; I'll help you choose a Pokémon from my collection."
After finishing speaking, the other school teachers looked at Mu Hsu with envy.
What? Going to principal's house to pick out one of his Pokémon as a gift?
That meant...
Unaware of the situation, Mu Hsu casually agreed, following the principal out.
The principal's real name was Xiao. Although he is just a high school principal in Feng City, he has his own story.
In his youth, Xiao had participated in the League's research and protection program for Fire-type Pokémon. As a genius of his time, he was a key nurtured individual.
This led to all the Pokémon in Xiao's possession being Fire-type. Now that Mr.Xiao was old, his Pokémon had also aged. After years of retirement in Feng City, many of his Pokémon had left descendants.
And the descendants of these legendary Pokémon were the reason the school teachers were envious.
Standing in the courtyard of the principal's house, Mu Hsu admitted that he was indeed shocked. Several Charmanders were playing on the ground, while Chimchar, and Cyndaquil stared at each other, comparing strengths...
So many starter Fire-type Pokémon! Infernape, Blaziken, Charizard, Emboar...
"Sir, are you saying I can choose one of these little guys as my partner?" Mu Hsu was amazed.
This principal was a treasure trove! The Fire-type Pokémon in this courtyard were incredibly rare, not to mention that all of them were the initial forms of the starter Pokémon from the Pokémon video games!
"Yes, take a look at these little guys and see which one suits your taste," the principal said.
Encouraged by the principal's words, Mu Hsu approached the group of Charmanders.
Charizard, whether in terms of appearance or strength, was a must-have for a great trainer.
Mu Hsu was no exception; he was captivated by these little guys at first sight.
However, he still needed to choose which one to take.
Seeing Mu Hsu approach the Charmanders, the principal smiled and said, “These little guys have exceptional qualities, they are the descendants of my old Pokémon partners.”
Mu Hsu nodded, he didn’t really care about the qualities.
He didn’t plan on becoming a trainer, so why bother with strong monsters. It was good enough.
Looking at the playful Charmanders, Mu Hsu thought for a moment and began to observe them carefully.
Charizard was one of Mu Hsu’s favourite Pokémon. Now that he had this opportunity, he would naturally choose a Charmander!
Of course, he needed to choose carefully.
This one was too active and had a strong competitive spirit.
This one was not good either, biting and gnawing on other monsters. It was definitely aggressive.
And this one? Why was it practicing its attack move?
He simply couldn’t accept that!
After observing them one by one, Mu Hsu finally found the Charmander he wanted. This little guy was gazing at the sky, daydreaming.
Great! While others were playing, you were daydreaming, showing no ambition—exactly what Mu Hsu was looking for!
"Sir. I think he is perfect," Mu Hsu declared.
The principal, following Mu Hsu's pointing finger, was immediately stunned.
Indeed, everything was predestined
Since it's chosen, let it go with him. Hope it lives up to your standards.
The Charmander, who had been daydreaming, glanced sideways.
Did you choose me?
Now I'm also a trainer's Pokémon.
Alright, since I've been chosen, I won't hide my strength anymore. It's time to see the outside world.
Sure enough, just as Charmander had a premonition, the principal approached.
"This is Mu Hsu. He'll be your trainer from now on."
Charmander slowly opened his eyes, scrutinizing Mu Hsu.
Bang!
Mu Hsu's Poké Ball opened automatically, and Greninja appeared abruptly.
"Kura!"
[A aura of powerful Pokémon!]
Seeing Greninja suddenly appear, Mu Hsu was puzzled, but he took the initiative to introduce, "This is Charmander. he will be our companion from now on. What do you think?"
Greninja squinted his eyes, carefully examining Charmander.
Simultaneously, Charmander also stared at Greninja seriously.
Good fellow!
Both sides gave each other their evaluations in their hearts.
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