Pokémon: Chosen Ranger

Jiqing City, the last time Xia Ye came to this city was to cheer for Ma Li's competition, and it also left a good memory. He didn't expect that it would be his turn to take part in the assessment this time.

"It seems I'm one of the first ones to come."

Xia Ye, who was riding the Steel-Armored Crow, went straight to the Jiqing Arena. This arena was built on the main road on the upper level of Jiqing City. Except for the pedestrians passing by, there were no trainers lingering in front of the door.

After all, the craze for gym challenges has ended in this city. Those who have not passed the test of the Jiqing Arena are probably all frustrated trainers who were beaten up by Kawu.

The Jiqing Arena, also known as the Hot Road, is the first difficulty in the gym challenge. Kawu who guards here is an experienced trainer.

He had challenged for the championship many times when he was the gym leader in the Hoenn region, but failed without exception. Because of these experiences, he became unscrupulous in order to win, and was deprived of his position as gym leader.

After regaining consciousness, Kavu came to the Galar region and made a comeback in a region that was extremely harsh on gym leaders. He once again won the position of gym leader.

The steel-armored crow in the sky waved its wings and landed smoothly on the road. Xia Ye jumped off the steel-armored crow, thanked him and put it back into the elf ball.

Passers-by didn't pay much attention to it. The steel-armored crow was quite popular in Galar, and it was common for him to be used as a mount.

There is an old saying in the Galar region that if the steel-armored crow disappears, Galar will be doomed.

When the steel-armored crow heard this, he would definitely laugh loudly, and then say proudly, "You are worthy of me."

After putting away the elf ball, Xia Ye shook his head, sorted out the instruments that were messed up due to flight accidents, and then walked into the Jiqing Arena.

The waiting hall of the arena is very large, with many seats for gym challengers to wait, and a special rest area. Now, the people waiting in it are all rangers, because they are all wearing ranger uniforms.

Xia Ye looked around and saw that there were four forest rangers here, including his acquaintance, Mi Dou, the ranger from Muguang Forest, still carrying his iconic huge backpack.

So he didn't go to the front desk immediately, but approached Midou and said hello.

"Good morning, Mr. Midou."

Mi Dou, who lowered his head to study the recipe, looked at the gentle young man in front of him, stroked his beard and smiled boldly, saying: "Good afternoon, Xia Ye, I haven't seen you for a few days, you have matured a lot, haha!"

"Really, but Mr. Midou, you came very early."

"It's just close," he waved his hand, "You must have come early, Sunset Forest is much further away."

"Because I asked the Pokémon to fly all the way here, and I want to complete the test quickly."

"Hey, I thought you were so active because you wanted a reward. However, since you said a quick victory, you must be quite confident in your own strength. It's great. You have grown to this point." Mi Dou He put down the recipe and stood up to look at the rangers around him.

"This is a rare opportunity. Let me introduce you to the forest rangers. If you want to see them, you have to go to the corresponding forest."

"Hey, Brother Mi Dou, it seems like you're not worried about the assessment." The thick-browed man lying on the sofa on the other side teased.

"This guy's name is Pyrales, and he's the ranger of the Canopy Forest, if you like."

Then Paralys took off his bright red hat with purple spots and interrupted Mi Dou's introduction: "Insect-type Pokémon, I think I was the leader of an insect-type gym back then!"

"Insect gym?" Xia Ye was very confused, when did Galar have an insect gym?

"Hey, it's just a secondary gym. In order to discover the system established by outstanding trainers, as long as the attributes are excluded from the formal gym, you can apply for the secondary gym. Even one person can do it." Mi Dou did not hesitate. In return for interrupting himself, he exposes the other party's boast.

"Can't you just let me put on a show in front of my juniors?" Pyralis sighed helplessly, "But I really love insect-type Pokémon. When I think of facing a fire-type Kawu, I felt heartbroken."

"But it would be worse to be left and undergo Kawu's training, right?" A strong man with slicked back hair joined the conversation.

"Ba Dan, the ranger of the Second Mine Forest, his hobby is digging stones." Mi Dou introduced.

Xia Ye nodded silently, like digging rocks? Then he must have a lot to talk about with a certain champion.

"After all, I used to be a miner, but when I discovered the harm mining caused to the forest, I decided to become a forest ranger."

"The Second Mine Forest is quite beautiful, so come and play when you have time, junior." Badan was very enthusiastic.

"However, there is one thing to be careful about. Don't pick up the elf balls casually, because 97% of them are mud fish, and a bite from them will always hurt."

"I'm so envious. Your Pokémon are all rock-type. They will definitely pass the test easily." Pyralis showed an envious expression, "I have pity on my bugs."

"That's not necessarily true. Mr. Kawu's Pokémon can master ground, steel, and grass-type moves." A frivolous man with fiery red hair also joined the conversation.

"Ji Qing Forest, Ma Ta Harry, if you're interested, it should be Mr. Kawu." Mi Dou tried to introduce.

"Yes, I am a die-hard fan of Mr. Kawu. It is better to say that training with Mr. Kawu is a reward for me. I will continue to practice until death!" Mathahali raised his arms and then fell into thinking. .

"Let's just forget about losing on purpose. Anyway, this place is close to Jiqing Forest. Set a small goal and practice with Mr. Kawu until the start of the competition."

"I advise you not to do this. If you lose on purpose, can you still be considered a fan of Teacher Kawu?!" The black-haired woman sitting at the front desk asked, as to why she called Kawu teacher.

This is because the front desk of the Galar Arena is filled by trainers who have learned in the arena.

"What...!" Mathahali showed a shocked expression. You are right. Am I actually a fake fan? !

"Moreover, Teacher Kawu will not accompany you to the competition. Teacher is very ambitious this year and wants to defeat Dan Emperor, so we will take over the failed candidates half a month after the competition starts."

"What...!" Mathahali shed tears of emotion. As expected, Mr. Kawu has been working hard towards the top. For this reason, he must try his best to pass the assessment and reduce his pressure!

"It seems that you have realized your mistake." The woman at the front desk nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Xia Ye Anli and said:

"Have you felt the enthusiasm of Teacher Kawu? This new ranger, would you like to join Kawu's fan group? If you join now, you will get a Fire Competition uniform!"

Xia Ye glanced at the woman at the front desk, and then at Ma Tahali, who was crying bitterly. He wanted to ask now, are you really not a trustee?

At this time, the door to the arena suddenly opened, and a fancy-dressed girl with pink twintails walked out. Judging from her smiling expression, she must have passed the assessment.

"Sister Anne?"

"Ah, Xia Ye, hehe, I didn't expect you to arrive so soon!" Annie raised her hands in greeting.

"No, this is what I want to say. The Starfall Forest is near Gongmen City. How did you arrive first?" Xia Ye had a question mark on his face.

Annie showed a proud smile, her starry pupils shining: "This is the power of teleportation! For this reason, I have trained ten giant monsters!"