The University Student League Trials Are Open!
On December 10th, the weather was good.
For the vast majority of students, this is just another normal day.
But for the junior team members of the Metropolis University, this day is extremely important, enough to impact their future lives.
Today is the day of selection for the University Student League competitors.
Bruce got up early in the morning, washed up, quickly had breakfast, and then went straight to the university team room.
It had been a week since he returned to university, but during this time, he had been busy catching up on missed classes, and in his remaining free time, he was in the lab, leaving him no time to visit the team room.
Well, the thesis on Mega Evolution is progressing very well.
With the guidance of Professor Charles Darwin, the progress of the thesis is advancing rapidly, and he normally doesn't need to worry about it too much.
Today is a very important day, and not only the younger members are participating enthusiastically, but almost all the members of the school team have come to the team room to watch the selection competition today.
Those brave enough to sign up for the trials are at least Ace-level trainers, and Ace-level competitions are already the highest level in universities.
Bruce soon arrived at the university team room, where the huge room was packed with people, with both new and old members gathered together.
Bruce has a great reputation in the team. He greeted the team members along the way and made his way to where the crowd was.
"Bruce, long time no see," Bin smiled and greeted him proactively.
Oliver and Azalea, who were nearby, also nodded.
Bruce gave a slight nod and replied, "It's been a while."
Bin suddenly laughed and said, "To tell you the truth, I just went home a little while ago."
"Oh?" Bruce raised an eyebrow.
Bin's eyes were glowing, and he smiled happily, "Based on the results of the first-year student exchange competition, I entered the Dragon Cave to experience it for a while, and my strength has grown by leaps and bounds."
"How is it?"
"After the trials, we will compete and show you my progress during this period." His eyes were full of anticipation and seemed very confident.
Bruce hesitated for a moment before replying, "Well... let's see later."
He felt that when the trials ended, Bin's thoughts of competing with him would disappear.
"There are a lot of people participating in the selection competition this time," Oliver suddenly said while looking around.
Bin nodded and explained, "Of course, it's not just the members of the school team who are participating in the University Student League trials."
"During this time, the university held a separate selection contest, and the top six were eligible to compete with the school team members for a spot in the competition."
Bruce suddenly nodded and understood what Bin meant.
In short, this trial is not only for the school team members; the competition is extremely fierce.
If you want to stand out from the crowd, you need to be strong and solid.
While they were talking, Liam walked to the center, and the university team room gradually fell silent as everyone looked at him.
"Let me say a few words," Liam smiled faintly and spoke loudly.
"First of all, all school team members are eligible to participate in the selection competition. Of course, I hope that only Ace Pokemon are on the competition field."
"Secondly, this University Student League is the same as the first-year student exchange competition last time, using the arena system."
"At that time, we will set up six arenas, and the time will expire. The top six will become the competitors for this year's University Student League."
"…"
Bruce listened attentively and nodded slightly.
The format of the trials is similar to the first-year student exchange competition from last time, but there are no team battles in the University Student League, only individual battles.
"Alright." After a long moment, Liam clapped his hands and said loudly, "That's all I'll say."
"Now let's head to the battle stadium."
As the voice lowered, the crowd advanced toward the battle stadium.
This time, the number of team members is much larger than during the previous first-year student exchange match. Almost all of the university team members are here, chatting with each other [discussing who has the hope of passing the selection].
"With the captain's strength, there's no problem. He's been an Ace trainer for a long time," someone said.
Liam can serve as the captain of the university team, so his strength is naturally unquestionable.
"Nonsense, the captain has already secured a spot in advance," someone said, curling their lips.
"As for the others... I feel that Surge Smith has made great progress during this time, and he might have a chance," someone said with a slight sparkle in their eyes.
— Surge... His strength isn't bad, but it's still not particularly stable. — Someone squinted and said in a deep voice.
Surge is a key member of the school team; of course, a key member like this is not rare on the school team.
"I think Maxwell Hayes is very competitive. His three Pokemon have already reached Ace level, and he has been training with great focus. His strength is unfathomable," someone said.
Upon hearing this, others immediately echoed, "Ah, yes, yes, yes, I also think Maxwell can pass the selection. His performance in the first-year student exchange competition was very good, and he seemed to be in the top eight."
"He became an Ace trainer when he was a sophomore, and his strength is likely formidable after all this time."
"And Eliza Warren! She was one of the top four in the first-year student exchange competition, and if she hadn't met the captain at that time, she might have become the runner-up and become an Ace trainer long ago."
The senior members were listening to each other, and the new members were listening carefully, gaining some understanding of the younger members about to participate.
These third-year members spend most of their time practicing outside the university and could be called dragons.
Bruce had heard of Maxwell and Eliza mentioned by the senior members.
That year, the first-year student exchange competition was very intense, but the Metropolis University achieved excellent results. Liam, Eliza, and Maxwell made it to the top eight rounds.
Although there was a gap compared to the results of this year's first-year exchange competition, this result was already very good.
"It's almost what I thought. The Beta team, Maxwell, and Eliza are the top seeds of this year's University Student League." Bin nodded.
Then, he looked around again and said with a big laugh, "Wait, when we're juniors, the four of us will be the ones participating in the University Student League."
Upon hearing this, Oliver scratched his head and smiled, Azalea looked slightly at Bin, but did not respond.
Bruce chuckled and said, "At that time, you'll be in charge."
Hearing this, Bin shook his head and said loudly, "We're all in charge."
Not long after, a large group of people arrived at the battle stadium [several school leaders and Master Trainer Rodriguez were already waiting there].
"Members of the school team who want to participate in the trials must register with me," said Liam, holding up the registration form in his hand and speaking loudly.
"Once registration is completed, the University Student League trials will officially begin."
After the words ended, more than a dozen young members hurried to sign up. The six players who were not school team members waited in silence.
The registration is very simple; you just need to fill in the basic information, and it will be done shortly.
At that moment, Bruce suddenly stood up and walked toward Liam.
Bin was a little surprised, then looked up and asked, "Bruce, where are you going?"
Bruce waved his hand, and a clear voice sounded in Bin's ear: "Register."
Bin: "?"
Immediately after, Bruce stood in front of Liam under everyone's gaze and Bin's blank stare.
"Little brother?"
Seeing Bruce's figure, Liam was also a little surprised.
Bruce coughed lightly and said directly, "I'm here to register too."
Upon hearing this, Liam rolled his eyes, looking as though he didn't want to say anything, then opened his mouth slightly and asked in a surprised voice, "Did you become an Ace trainer?"
Bruce nodded slightly.
Although he hasn't been certified yet, almost all of his Pokemon have reached Ace level.
Seeing Bruce's reaction, Liam fell silent for a moment, opened his mouth, and stayed silent for a long time.
In the end, he shook his head, with a strange expression on his face, and muttered softly: "Scandalous..."
Although Liam was already used to Bruce's unreasonable progress, he was still a bit stunned when he heard the news.
He became an Ace trainer in the first semester of his first year, WHAT ARE YOU DOING!
In short, under the horrified gaze of everyone, Bruce successfully registered and then, like the other young members, stood in the battle field.
"Real or fake?"
Bin looked at Bruce standing in the battle field, his face full of disbelief and life-doubts.
He had gained a lot in the Dragon Cave recently, and Gabite and Tyrunt were already close to Ace level.
He was sure that he would become an Ace trainer before the second semester of next year.
Then, right now, he saw Bruce signing up for the University Student League trials and standing in the battle field with a group of young members.
His mind exploded a little.
While Bin was desperately thinking, Liam stood up, looked at the dozen people on the field, and said loudly, "Then I announce that the selection competition for the Metropolis University Student League has officially begun!"
"I predict that everyone will pass the selection!"
As soon as the words fell, the whole battle field became a commotion, and some people directly went to the ring.
"Liam, what's going on?"
Liam was about to head to the battle field to compete when Master Rodriguez behind him suddenly stopped him.
Liam pointed to Bruce and said in an odd tone, "Master Rodriguez, as you can see, Bruce signed up for the selection competition."
Master Rodriguez was stunned for a moment, then said in a surprised tone, "I remember that during the Rookie Exchange Competition, his Metang and Gardevoir simply broke through to Professional level."
Liam nodded slightly, then looked at Bruce and said with emotion: "His progress speed..."
"It can't be treated with common sense."