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Chapter 75 Was I tricked?

The early dojo assessment didn't stump you from the future. With prior preparation, defeating Xinli's ace was difficult, but the result was positive.

[With unparalleled power, you defied fate, announcing your rise to power to Padia, and simultaneously securing your participation in next year's Path of the Champions test.]

The Sunshine Dojo, inherited from their parents, has now joined the ranks of the top eight dojos!

[Mission: Defeat at least one of Cindy's Pokémon in the Gym Assessment (Completed)]

[Assessment Result: 100 points (This score is not your limit, but rather the limit of how well you present yourself)]

[Rewards are being settled...]

???

Qingyu was dumbfounded.

What the heck? How did I get a perfect score? How did I secure a spot in the Eight Dojos in advance?
He suddenly realized that he seemed to have been tricked by the system.
The initial mission was indeed primarily focused on maintaining the gym's status; having eight gyms was just icing on the cake.

But when the assessment was brought forward and the task was updated again, it seems that there was no mention at all of what the outcome would be.

The goal has also changed from passing the assessment to defeating Xinli, the Earth King.

It was because I was misled by the system prompts and had preconceived notions that I felt the difficulty was too high. In reality, the requirements were aimed directly at the Eight Dojos!

I'm so stupid, really...

Qingyu couldn't help but sigh.

Perhaps the other owners had already seen through the truth and were all acting like Oscar-winning actors, while he was the only one doing his best to impress President Yeci.

Thinking about his "perfect" performance just now, he was almost amused by his own frustration.

Sigh, this lousy system is just too cunning...

But since things have come to this point, he has no choice but to accept the outcome.

[Rewards settled...]

[Rewards: 5000 Growth Points, Power Item Set (Optimized Version), Wish Fulfillment Treasure Map.]

Looking at the mission rewards, Qingyu couldn't help but gasp.

Although the system tricked me, it gave me so much!
I already have a stable way to obtain growth points, but since they are the basic currency for the system's functions, who would complain about having too many?

As for the other two props...

[Power Item Set (Optimized Version): A complete set of heavy training gear, improved to reduce its impact on speed, making it easier for Pokémon to grow stronger!]

It's obviously meant for Riolu.

In the Pokémon series, there is indeed a type of "base stat boosting item" that, when carried, grants double the effort values.

These items are actually not very noticeable in the game because there is a limit to how much effort points can be gained, and there aren't many ways to acquire them.

But reality may be different.

Heaven rewards diligence; with enough effort, even a small boar or a Beedrill can be qualified to fight against the gods.

And their own Riolu is visibly curly.

It might even accelerate the training speed of the Invisible Fist.

As Qingyu pondered this, she looked at another prop.

【Wish-Fulfilling Treasure Map (One-Time Use Item): Originally a blank piece of parchment, simply hold it in your hand and silently recite your wish, and the treasure map will reveal the exact location of your wish!】

This thing is incredible, it's at a conceptual level of power...

Unfortunately, it seems I won't need it for the time being.

Qingyu thought for a moment and realized that there didn't seem to be anything in the Pokémon world that he needed to get his hands on.

Riolu already has the right tools, so let's use this treasure map to boost Eevee's strength. Maybe it can trigger an amazing adventure just like when it learned to sketch last time?
……

After a day of struggle, the crisis at Sunshine Dojo was temporarily averted.

That evening, Riolu, as usual, used the travel training function to go to the Armor Isle Dojo again.

However, unlike before, this time it's equipped with a weight-bearing set provided by the system. For Riolu, there's no better reward.

After realizing its shortcomings in legwork, it will work under the guidance of the two Master Xiongs to improve its lower body strength for a period of time.

As for Ibrahimovic...

After a thrilling gym battle, the little guy was like a battery that had been completely depleted, lying on the sofa watching movies all day.

To this, Qingyu could only smile indulgently.

Let it rest for now; after all, its strength was relatively limited before it evolved.

From a cowardly boy who was afraid of battles at the beginning to a "master of deception" who, although he still trembles, hides his emotions well and makes him seem unfathomable, Eevee's growth makes him happy.

Perhaps Eevee is not far from evolving.

As for whether to use items to help it evolve, or wait for Eevee to evolve on its own once the friendship level is high enough, Qingyu's answer remains the same as before—

There are obvious signs before a Pokémon evolves, specifically that its body will occasionally emit a white light, which can be used to determine whether it has the ability to evolve.

So Qingyu plans to wait and see what Eevee thinks later.

……

When he opened his eyes again, Riolu was already outside the Armor Isle Dojo.

Sensing dozens of powerful waveguide energies around it, it quickly took a deep breath and knocked on the door of the martial arts school.

"Coming!"

This time, a middle-aged woman opened the door for it.

"Oh, it's Riolu."

"road!"

Leo nodded and greeted the woman who appeared to be Master Ma's wife.

It could sense that the wave-guiding power contained within this human, whom the other apprentices called "Master's Wife," was no weaker than that of Master Ma.

Without a doubt, he is a strong person.

After arriving at the training room with practiced ease, I found that two tall and burly Master Xiongs had been waiting for me for quite some time.

However, besides Master Ma, there seems to be another unfamiliar guest here today.

"road?"

Looking at the purple-haired man in a racing suit with strange symbols covering his red cape, Riolu instantly felt a powerful aura.

Another powerful figure...

This Armor Island Martial Arts School is indeed full of hidden masters!
"Master, what kind of Riolu is this?"

Leon, who was chatting with Master Ma, quickly noticed the unfamiliar Riolu and immediately cast a puzzled look at it.

"He's a very talented kid. Just treat him as an apprentice at the Isle of Armor Dojo!"

Master Ma laughed heartily.

"This little guy's trainer is really bold, actually daring to let his Pokémon come alone to spar with the nearby Fighters."

"However, you could also say that he has enough confidence in it and is a trainer with guts!"

As a martial arts fanatic who had lived most of his life, Master Ma had never wondered how Riolu ended up here.

For him, finally seeing another Pokémon that could train him in the secrets of the Invisible Fist was enough to make him happy; all other details were completely unimportant.

"Oh? Even Master says so..."

Leon smiled gently, looking at Riolu who was watching him warily, and cast a kind glance at it.

"I'd like to get to know this excellent trainer who has received praise from his master."

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Diary of a Fallen Hero, May 5.20
I think a reader commented that Pipa was about to appear, but then the plot order was changed, and it was postponed.
But it's okay, this time it's really close to the stage.
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