Gary, Samurai Guy, and Science Guy walked together in the corridor.
"This place is really nice," The three of them had been strolling around for an entire morning, and the Science Guy had basically kept his eyes sparkling the whole time.
"Although the items aren't as complete as those in Rainbow, the prices are much cheaper."
"With my wealth, I can totally buy a Poison Orb plus a Flame Orb."
"When the time comes, I might really be able to represent our Rainbow University and take first place."
He had previously studied Axel's early battle videos on purpose, which showed him winning by using various tools in combination with status skills.
This was something his Marowak could perfectly do as well, maybe even better.
"Ah, right, right, right," Gary repeatedly agreed, clapping behind the Science Guy.
As long as these two teammates didn't lose their fighting spirit against Axel, Gary had no opinions about whatever they said.
According to the itinerary, they were originally supposed to watch the top three battles of Ninox University today.
But Gary was afraid that after seeing Axel's battles, their mental state would collapse, and they'd come to fight him for second place.
So today he got up extra early to bring the two of them to Friendly Store for shopping.
Looking at it now, the effect wasn't bad.
These two were almost going crazy, even thinking they could beat Axel.
As expected, Samurai Guy soon showed a look of dissatisfaction, coldly glancing at the Science Guy, "Your Marowak can't break through the defense of my Metapod."
"To take first place in the exchange competition, it can only be me. Gary, don't you agree?"
Gary didn't hesitate at all, "Ah, right, right, right!"
Samurai Guy, Science Guy: "..."
'Didn't the teacher say that Gary is an extremely proud and arrogant person?'
'This is clearly a fawning personality.'
Looking at the two's bewildered expressions, Gary just smiled without speaking.
'You two can fight however you want. Anyway, tomorrow in our three-person exhibition match, this lord absolutely won't take first place.'
'Isn't it just about not getting back the glory that belongs to me?'
'Let these two get beaten up by Axel a few times, and I can still have glory.'
'I, Gary, am Axel's rival for three years and successfully survived, a legendary man.'
'And you two will just fall into Axel's trap and never recover.'
Just as Gary was about to continue brainwashing the two of them, a familiar voice came from the entrance.
"Gary, so you are here," Axel, along with Pheromosa and Gardevoir, walked toward Gary and gave him a hard slap on the shoulder.
After some greetings, Axel's gaze fell on the two people next to Gary.
"You two, are you also exchange students from Rainbow University?"
Axel "knew" these two. One was from the anime, the other from the special manga.
The Samurai Guy from the anime was okay. He just battled Ash for an entire day and successfully exhausted Misty.
This Science Guy was interesting.
In the Green arc, during the battle between Red and Bruno, he was ambushed by Lorelei, causing Pikachu to run back to report.
During that arc, the Science Guy captured Red's Pikachu for money, a minor villain.
Moreover, he had a pretty good entry on him.
[Stealthy Aura (Green): Won't be easily noticed when approaching Pokémon]
At first glance, it might seem useless, but Axel knew very well how powerful this entry was.
In the Green arc, this Science Guy relied on this entry and Red's clothes to almost catch a champion-level Pikachu.
'Emmm... really want to fight him.'
Just didn't know how strong this Science Guy was now. Whether he could take first place among the three of them.
According to the current competition rules, Ninox's top three and Rainbow University's top three would fight first-vs-first, second-vs-second, third-vs-third.
If the Science Guy was just too weak, Axel thought he could ease up a bit in his second match today.
"Yes, the exchange students from Rainbow University are the three of us," To let Axel win more easily, Gary shared information about the two teammates without hesitation.
"This trainer wearing samurai clothes is Kotake, a very strong bug-type trainer. His specialties are Metapod and Pinsir."
"This glasses-wearing trainer is Kori, and his specialty Pokémon is Marowak."
"How is Kori's strength?"
Kori looked embarrassedly at Gary, his face flushing red.
Axel quickly figured out what was going on, this guy definitely thought Gary was hard to deal with.
"It's okay. Smoliv is actually really easy to fight, let me tell you ."
Science Guy spoke with anguish, "But Gary's Smoliv has already evolved."
"No problem, Dolliv is also easy to handle. Come, I'll teach you a bit."
"Stop!", Seeing Axel about to teach someone how to deal with his own Pokémon, Gary quickly grabbed his arm.
"I'm not planning to use Dolliv tomorrow."
A confident glint immediately lit up in the lenses of the Science Guy's glasses.
'Since Gary isn't using Dolliv, then I'll take first place this time.'
Kotake's Metapod was sturdy, but it couldn't possibly beat his two big orbs.
After saying goodbye to Gary and the others, Axel went shopping again in Friendly Store, stocking up on a large amount of Pokémon supplies.
It's worth mentioning that Gary even gifted Dragonair a Soothing Bell, an item that made Pokémon happier and more willing to bond with their trainer.
After shopping a while longer, Axel was surprised to discover a problem.
"Excuse me, why aren't there any Poison Orbs or Flame Orbs here? Isn't Friendly Store supposed to be well-stocked?"
Hearing Axel's question, the salesgirl sighed helplessly.
"You're a student from Ninox, too?"
"Lately, for some reason, many students from your school have come to buy Poison Orbs and Flame Orbs."
"Our store's Flame and Poison Orbs have long sold out, and we've been relying on teleportation from nearby Friendly Stores."
"But the transport pressure is too much. Today, the store's item transport machine broke down."
"That glasses-wearing student from Kanto just bought the last set. If you need one, please come back in three days."
Hearing the salesgirl's words, Axel couldn't help but blink.
'Do all the trainers in Ninox like playing status effects this much?'
'So impure.'
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At 4 p.m., Axel returned with his Pokémon to the school's sports field.
The third and fourth places had already been decided. Unsurprisingly, Ricky took third place. The day after tomorrow, he would join Axel in fighting Rainbow University's three exchange students.
The referee's voice sounded in the ring.
"Now entering are the last batch of exchange students from Orange University. They have been at Ninox University for half a month, fully integrated into our school life and study."
"Let's wait and see whether they can win the inter-school championship for Ninox University and lead us to battle Rainbow."
"Please welcome Miss Mela from Orange University and freshman Axel onto the stage."
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