Elf: No, it's because he was made the gym leader!

The two people in the latter group seemed to be comforting the former.

When they saw Lu Yuan walking over, the three of them were clearly taken aback.

"What... happened?" Lu Yuan asked.

"Master Lu Yuan, Cai Dou lost..."

Before Korni could finish speaking, Cai Dou interrupted him, saying, "Master Lu Yuan, please take me as your disciple and teach me how to fight!"

Cai Dou bowed deeply at a 90-degree angle with utmost sincerity.

Ah Li: ?

Lu Yuan: ?

Why do you all want me to teach you how to fight?

Could it be that my tactics have become that popular?

Lu Yuan secretly rejoiced.

However, looking at the dark-skinned girl bending over in front of him, Lu Yuan suggested, "Why don't you get up first?"

Cai Dou remained unmoved and continued to bow at a 90-degree angle.

Lu Yuan: ?

Read but not replied?

Seeing Aya's constant hunchback, the two fighting-type girls behind her were also somewhat at a loss.

Standing like this isn't a good idea, and as for helping Cai Dou up, the other party definitely wouldn't agree.

In short, it all boils down to one word: stubborn.

I remember during the Twilight Wings CG animation, Bea lost to Leon and took a Corviknight taxi to a deep mountain in Galar for special training.

Despite their still-developing bodies, they managed to exhaust the family, known for their superhuman strength, during training.

While sheltering from the rain in a cave, she disregarded the strange force's objections and resolutely decided to fight it.

But the powerful figure, seeing the injured Aya, did not agree to her request.

Afterwards, the cave collapsed, and Bea and her three Pokémon, Machamp, Machoke, and Viper, were trapped inside. She embarked on a journey alone to find a way out.

On the way, she fell due to exhaustion, but unexpectedly discovered a beautiful scene inside the cave. Looking at this beautiful scenery, Cai Dou realized her mistake.

After returning, she apologized to the monsters and, with the help of the elves, found an exit.

Cai Dou hasn't fought Dan Di yet, but that doesn't diminish her stubbornness.

She always strives to be number one, which may be related to her parents' upbringing. At an age when she should be playing, she received strict guidance from her parents at a training center because of her slight talent.

Day after day, year after year of training, she finally became a being that could rival or even surpass Fighting-type Pokémon.

However, her physical growth brought about a spiritual void; the rigorous training robbed her of her smile.

Lu Yuan helped Cai Dou, who was bent over, up and said, "I can agree to take you on as a disciple, but you have to stand up first."

After all, the first line of the March of the Volunteers is to tell you to stand up.

Moreover, seeing people like this all the time was unsettling for Lu Yuan.

Hearing Lu Yuan say that, Cai Dou straightened her back and looked at Lu Yuan with a stubborn expression.

"Before that, answer me first: did you lose to Teng Shu?" Lu Yuan asked seriously.

Upon hearing this, Cai Dou trembled slightly, slowly raised her head to glance at Lu Yuan, then quickly lowered her head again, murmuring softly, "Yes..."

As soon as she finished speaking, she seemed to recall the scene when the Octopus Samurai was completely defeated by Charem. This was not due to a level advantage, but entirely because she was not mature enough.

Losing the game due to her own mistakes was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Ayaka, who is always extremely competitive.

"So you want to become my apprentice, have me teach you combat, and then go back and have another match with Tengshu?" Lu Yuan continued.

Faced with Lu Yuan's questioning, Cai Dou hesitated for a moment before nodding slightly and replying:

"……Yes."

Seeing that Lu Yuan had spoken her inner thoughts, Cai Dou lowered her head in even more shame.

The idea of ​​someone becoming an apprentice for revenge is truly a joke.

Cai Dou mocked herself inwardly.

Now even she herself looks down on herself; she feels weak and powerless.

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about. You just have to get up from where you fell down."

Lu Yuan saw through Cai Dou's inner turmoil and spoke softly.

"Besides, you don't need to take winning or losing too seriously." Lu Yuan continued gently, "Look at Ah Li, he suffered a series of defeats before, but he's still alive and well now, isn't he?"

As he spoke, Lu Yuan pointed to Ah Li, who was standing to the side in a daze.

Ah Li: ? ? ?

Dude, is that how you comfort someone?

However, seeing that Cai Dou was looking at him, although he was very unwilling, Ah Li still smiled and nodded.

"Yes, Cai Dou, what Master Lu Yuan said is correct."

These words were almost all uttered through gritted teeth.

Cai Dou then looked at Lu Yuan and asked, "Mr. Lu Yuan, have you ever lost before?"

"Oh, not really."

After thinking for a moment, Lu Yuan responded with a smile.

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defeat?

What a joke! Since Lu Yuan came into this world, he had never heard that word before.

At this moment, Korni behind Lu Yuan tugged at the corner of his clothes.

She whispered in his ear, "Um, Master Lu Yuan, we're comforting Cai Dou right now, so it's best to be humble."

“Humility…” Lu Yuan murmured.

But I was telling the truth!

However, he still couldn't bring himself to say it.

Instead, she changed her tune, saying, "Don't put so much pressure on yourself. Battles should bring smiles. If you're always frowning, it won't look good for the Pokémon."

Upon hearing these words, Cai Dou slightly raised her head, her gaze slowly turning to the group of Fighting-type Pokémon accompanying her behind her.

Superhuman strength, octopus warrior, wrestling eagle man...

Everyone was looking at him with concern, their eyes filled with worry.

I'm really immature.

At that moment, Cai Dou felt a pang of sadness and sighed inwardly.

She bit her lip lightly and slowly lowered her head, but when she opened her eyes again, a firm and bright light flashed in them.

"I understand, Gym Leader Lu Yuan." Cai Dou thanked Lu Yuan first, then turned to her Pokémon and bowed, saying, "I'm sorry to have worried you."

She always gives a perfect 90-degree bow; Cai Dou is quite polite, isn't she?

Lu Yuan sighed inwardly.

Seeing that Cai Dou had returned to normal, Korni and Ali finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, Cai Dou secretly glanced at Lu Yuan, blushing as she asked, "Mr. Lu Yuan, is the matter of accepting a disciple still valid?"

“I’m fine with tactical instruction, but if you’re asking me to teach you fighting techniques, then I’m afraid I can’t help you,” Lu Yuan said.

Bea's trump card is her Gigantamax Machamp.

Strength... If it has the Guts ability, you could use Substitute and Focus Punch, or throw a Flame Orb and just tough it out.

Of course, the No Defense ability plus Explosive Punch is also a good choice.

Then, while the opponent isn't looking, release a deadly poison...

“Yes,” Cai Dou replied with a smile.

According to the customs of Galar, a formal apprenticeship ceremony must be prepared.

Cai Dou thought to herself, "Master Lu Yuan would definitely not be interested in ordinary money."

She glanced at the pink giant egg behind Lu Yuan and thought, "But if it's that thing, Master Lu Yuan would probably be very satisfied if he saw it."

Lu Yuan said, "Let me see who my next opponent is."

The screen in the lobby of the Pokémon Center.

This place is filled with top-tier fighters who have won in the two rounds of competition.