Chapter - 13 : Battle Royale - I
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Name : Charcadet
Type : Fire
Level : 10
Ability : Flash Fire
Nature : Adamant(+Atk , -SpAtk)
Moves : Astonish , Will-o-Wisp , Leer , Flame Charge
Item : Charcoal
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After reviewing Charcadet's status, Arthur closed the system, satisfied with the progress they had made. Although they had only managed to increase Charcadet's level by two through battles, Arthur understood that it was due to their cautious approach in the grasslands not venturing deep.
Nevertheless, he felt a deep sense of happiness and fulfillment for the efforts they had put in. With a final wave to his mother and sister, Arthur left for school.
Arthur reached the school gate and noticed his friends Zachery and Jerry calling out his name. With a smile, he approached them and inquired about the crowd gathered at the school. Zachery responded, "The principal has something important to announce today, so all the students were asked to gather here!" Curiosity piqued, Arthur joined his friends among the gathering, eagerly awaiting the principal's announcement.
After a while, Principal James took the stage, greeted everyone, and addressed the students through the microphone. "Good morning, everyone. I hope you have all become familiar with your Pokémon partners," he began. The students responded with cheers and nods, indicating their readiness for the announcement.
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"We have gathered here today for an important announcement. We will be organizing a Battle Royale, where all students will have the opportunity to participate. The top 10 participants in the competition will receive special awards, and the rankings achieved will also determine the class distinctions," the principal revealed. The students' excitement filled the air upon hearing this news.
"The Battle Royale will be an annual event, ensuring a thrilling competition each year. Students will have the chance to showcase their skills, and their performance will also lead to class shuffling," Principal James concluded, leaving the students buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming competition.
Arthur, feeling skeptical about the sudden organization of the competition, wondered about the intentions behind it. This kind of event had never taken place before, raising doubts in his mind. To his surprise, Zachery, who was standing behind him, voiced a similar sentiment.
"Arthur, don't you also feel doubtful about this?" Zachery whispered. Arthur pondered for a moment and replied, "Well, regardless of the reasons, let's focus on performing our best. If there are resources and rewards to be gained from the school, we should take advantage of them."
With a determined mindset, Arthur decided to put his doubts aside and concentrate on preparing himself and Charcadet for the upcoming Battle Royale. He knew that giving their best performance would be key to achieving success and gaining any potential benefits from the competition.
"Alright, students, please come up to the stage and select a number. Those with the same number will have to battle against each other," announced the principal. "Out of the 121 participants, one lucky student will receive a BYE and automatically advance to the next stage."
One by one, each student approached the stage and selected their numbers. Arthur noticed that he drew number 37, while Zachery ended up with number 23. Suddenly, he heard Jerry's boisterous laughter echoing through the crowd, "HAHA!! I got the bye!" Jerry's good fortune caught everyone's attention, leaving Arthur astonished at his luck once again. First, it was Zubat, and now a BYE.