Chapter 10 – Professor Rowan's Visit
At the end of the weekend, Rikuno had to go back to school.
However, after the change of the world line, Shanghai University has also undergone various changes.
Walking around the campus, young men and women carrying Pokéballs can be seen everywhere and some simply let the Pokémon out of their Pokéball to follow them.
Most of them are small Pokémon, such as Pidgey, Growlithe, Skitty, etc. and some students even rode their Pokémon straight to class.
"It's forbidden to race with Pokémon in school!"
"Supervisor calm down, I'm in the Pokémon Battling Department, I'm just training!"
Rikuno looked at the official website and found that there was indeed an extra "Trainer Academy" on the South Campus.
Among them, "Pokémon Battling" and "Pokémon Breeding" were the key majors for the first-years.
However, this has little to do with Rikuno, who studied the finance major.
Although, there were a few more Pokémon-related electives on his schedule, the content of Rikuno's main courses did not change much.
"Fortunately, there is still time to review, otherwise I'll probably not get my scholarship this month." Rikuno murmured.
Yes, despite his streamer status Rikuno is also good at studying.
His is ranked at the top of his major and has remained in the top three for all his courses, he also has the chance to win a national award in the second half of the year.
Though he's a freshman, he has a handsome appearance and good grades, this caused Rikuno to have a high popularity in all grades.
His first class in the morning is "Sinnoh Pokémon History".
When he reached the lecture hall, it was full of people.
"Bro, over here!"
Rikuno's dormmate, Liang Dayou, who has a double degree in law and computer science, beckoned to Rikuno.
Although he had a brush cut hair-style, his M-shaped hairline was still very worrisome, it just makes people can't help but sigh:
He's still so young!
Coming to the seat preoccupied by the his dormmate, Rikuno whispered, "Why did so many people come today? The teacher doesn't even take the attendance! "
Liang Dayou smiled and said, "Didn't you read the message in the group chat? Today's lecture is conducted by a foreign teacher, and he's even a Pokémon Professor."
Rikuno widened his eyes, "Which region is he from?"
"The Sinnoh Region, Professor Rowan!"
The fully packed lecture hall suddenly burst into thunderous applause, and several reporters with equipment even came in the class' back row.
An old man with a beard and a serious look walked slowly into the classroom carrying a briefcase.
Gray hair styled with gel, Professor Rowan wearing a gray coat and a blue velvet vest with a tie, coughed and greeted in Japanese:
"I'm Rowan from the Sinnoh Region, and today I'm going to conduct your lecture."
In the classroom, there were cries of excitement.
Liang Dayou lowered his voice, but it was difficult to hide the excitement on his face: "Professor Rowan is an expert in the study of evolution, and is known as the best researcher in Sinnoh!"
Rikuno had a complicated expression: "I know."
"You know?"
Nonsense, how could Rikuno not recognize the man?
Isn't this the Pokémon Professor who gave the newbie trainers their starters in the Sinnoh region?
Though they were excited, the students quickly calmed down and began to listen carefully to the lecture.
The whole lecture was taught entirely in Japanese, the serious old man spoke of these hard topic in simpler terms so many students were immersed in the lecture.
"The history of Pokémon, which originated in the ages of mythology, can also be regarded as a part of the representation of history for the Pokémon in this world."
"In myths and legends, the singularity formed after the Big Bang gave birth to the oldest god that created the world, Arceus."
"On the first day, Arceus created the gods of time, space, and antimatter... On the third day of its birth, Arceus bestowed the living beings with emotions, wills, and knowledge..."
Just as everyone was immersed in his speech, Professor Rowan suddenly knocked on the blackboard and said solemnly:
"Maybe many of you will never be exposed to these Pokémon histories again in your lifetime."
"But history is the treasure of mankind, and will also be a valuable asset for all of you."
The most notable majors and courses of Shanghai University were its literature and history courses.
This is also the reason why the university could invited Professor Rowan to come for this lecture.
Just as Rikuno was pondering, Liang Dayou looked panicked and elbowed Rikuno in his ribs.
Professor Rowan said in a deep voice, "Do any of you know the names of these Legendary Pokémon?"
The atmosphere in the classroom was somewhat tense.
After all, very few people would go to specifically memorize those obscure names.
In a parallel world, it's like memorizing the names of several heroes in Homeric's Epic, even FGO players may not be able to completely ensure that they can get them all correct.
Seeing that no one answered, Professor Rowan slowly stroke his beard, "It doesn't matter if you don't know the answer, you can talk about your views on the history of Pokémon instead."
Looking around the classroom, Professor nodded his head and said, "The handsome young man in the front row, what are your views?"
Mentioning the word handsome, the eyes of the whole classroom moved to Rikuno.
Dayou excitedly elbowed Rikuno, at the same time trying to subtly laugh at his perceived misfortune.
If it weren't for the hairline, he could have been a handsome guy too?
"Professor, can I answer the previous question?"
"Of course."
Professor Rowan nodded in surprise, "The three gods who give emotion, will, and knowledge to living beings are..."
"Mesprit, Azelf and Uxie."
Rikuno answered in a stable tone.
"According to legend, they inhabit Lake Valor, Lake Verity, and Lake Acuity."
The classroom was quiet.
Liang Dayou turned his head and saw that the girls in the back rows were looking at the Rikuno in a infatuated look.
Professor Rowan was slightly embarrassed because Rikuno had translated several nouns into Japanese in order to express them accurately.
"... Yes, you're explanation was very accurate!"
Professor Rowan nodded with approval and started the lead in applause.
The applause was thunderous, the shutter sound of the cameras sounded, but Rikuno's expression was strange.
That's all?
Is it strange to know the names of Legendary Pokémon?
I also know Ultra Necrozma, but revealing that would probably scare them to death!
"As expected of Rikuno, one of the top students!"
"When did he learn Japanese, and his pronunciation is so elegant..." said one of the girls in the back row with dreamily
"What the heck are you even thinking about?"
As Dayou listened to the laughter in the back row, he took out a copy of "the JAVA Programming Language" from his bag expressionlessly.
Learning, only by constantly learning can you make yourself better!
After class, the students respectfully walked out of class in front of Professor Rowan, who nodded at them seriously.
A group of teachers gathered around Professor Rowan, and Rikuno was about to leave, but was suddenly stopped.
"Rikuno, I'm sorry, do you have any arrangements for this afternoon?"
Professor Rowan specifically called Rikuno.
He was slightly slightly startled, under the envious eyes of the people around him, he was pushed forward by Liang Dayou.
"No Professor, I don't have any other classes in the afternoon."
The professor's brows unfurrows and says: "There are several other courses in the afternoon and I would like to ask you to come along with me to serve as a translator."
Suddenly, a low cries of envy rang out all around.
Those known as Pokémon Professors, are leaders in their various academic fields.
Being able go along with them is definitely something that countless people dreamed of.
At this moment, it was Professor Rowan who took the initiative to invite Rikuno.
Obviously, Rikuno has gotten the good graces of the professor, who wants to give him a chance to practice using his knowledge!
AN: Hey guy, another update. I probably won't be so frequent with them later because I have other stuff to do… (QAQ)