Pokémon Court

Chapter 81: Challenging the Tower of Confusion

In addition to the Haunted House, there were many similar places within the academy.

Sunlight House, a place where Sunny Day is maintained 24 hours a day, allows Grass Type Pokémon to practice their moves freely and quickly recover their strength. If Terrance allows Beautifly to stay inside for a day, it can easily comprehend Solar Beam.

Gravity Room, operated by several Probopass, allows the gravity inside to be freely adjusted, making it very effective for training specific Pokémon. However, using the move “Gravity” consumes a significant amount of energy for Probopass, so activating it requires a substantial number of credits. It’s a holy land for Fighting Type Pokémon.

Large Power Room, constantly supplying power to Electric Type Pokémon…

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In addition to this, there were also places suitable for Pokémon of various types, which can quickly enhance the strength of students’ Pokémon. Although the required credits were expensive, if students are willing to work hard, they can completely earn them from the academy.

Daily tests.

Promotion exams.

Rankings.

Training results.

Missions.

In addition to this, the academy has several special places where students can earn credits as rewards.

It can be said that as long as the students work hard enough and push themselves hard, although they may not be able to earn a large amount of credits, four years is enough to perfect a team and make themselves rich.

However, most of the students who can enter Crown Academy come from wealthy families, and few are willing to endure such hardships. They may be willing to pay for resources, but they are not willing to work hard to obtain them.

But little do they know that the true growth of Pokémon and Trainers is reflected in the process of hard work.

So, it is not a problem for the academy to cultivate several outstanding Trainers with its foundation, but the key is that without the corresponding temperament and effort, it is very difficult for Trainers to grow thoroughly.

This is also why there was not a single student in the entire academy who was able to challenge Cynthia.

Students like Terrance, who come from humble backgrounds, have increased in number in the past two years, mainly because some of the teachers who go out have carefully observed and sought out Trainers who are steadfast, earnest, hardworking, and ambitious, or children with dreams and determination.

For these students, the academy has very lenient policies. As long as one of these students can become an Elite Four-level figure in a region in the future, the investment is worthwhile.

Currently, what the academy lacks is not funds but talent and corresponding fame.

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After arranging things for Misdreavus, Terrance began the final work of one month-long reaction training for Beautifly and Swablu.

At the same time, he also looked after Ralts.

Having practiced Teleport alone for half a month, Terrance also needed to see Ralts’ progress in practice.

Eight steel balls continuously attacked Swablu with a “Five-Star” attack trajectory.

Currently, “Agility” and “Cotton Guard” are Swablu’s main ways of evading attacks.

Beautifly continued to practice the airflow control of “Gust” and “Tailwind” during training.

As for Ralts, the steel ball training posed the greatest challenge for it because once Terrance commanded Nosepass not to attack simultaneously, the effectiveness of Ralts’ Teleport greatly reduced.

So, while dodging the steel balls, Ralts had to plan on its own, find the most suitable landing points, calculate the timing, and strive to maximize the effectiveness of Teleport.

Terrance’s job was to take his laptop and record the growth of these Pokémon, making plans for the next training session.

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One month later.

Terrance looked at the remaining 498 credits and felt that he should do something.

Looking at the growth data sheets of Beautifly, Swablu, and Misdreavus after a month of solitary training, Terrance prepared to undertake some real-combat missions.

Considering the current status of Beautifly and Swablu, Nosepass couldn’t keep up with their progress, and the steel ball training came to an end.

During this period, Beautifly and Swablu had gained exceptional evasion skills, and their endurance and ability to withstand damage had also improved.

What surprised Terrance was Ralts. Although it only knew one move, “Teleport,” its effort was no less than that of Beautifly and others, and it even worked harder. However, it was a pity that aside from becoming more proficient with Teleport, Ralts showed no other changes.

Terrance wanted his Pokémon to engage in real battles, and aside from some special missions, the academy offered three excellent choices.

First: Student Battle Zone.

Second: Tower of Confusion.

Third: Tower of Despair.

Considering the states of Swablu and Beautifly, Terrance chose the Tower of Confusion.

Students had the opportunity to challenge the Tower of Confusion once every six months for free, and Terrance had one such opportunity, including the new student’s free quota.

If there is no free quota, students could also challenge it by spending credits.

Compared to the cumbersome procedures of the Student Battle Zone and the extremely difficult Tower of Despair, the Tower of Confusion was better suited for Swablu and Beautifly at the moment.

As for little Misdreavus, it was currently mingling with the Pokémon in the Haunted House, living quite a comfortable life. Terrance was currently letting it do whatever it wanted.

Academy spent a lot of effort in establishing the Tower of Confusion, and its purpose was to help Trainer students’ Pokémon face themselves, challenge themselves, and discover their strengths and advantages.

Tower of Confusion was guarded by Ditto.

In theory, there was no limit to the number of levels.

Students frequently challenge the Tower of Confusion, but it was never too busy.

That’s because dozens of Ditto were raised here, and countless battles had sharpened the combat awareness of each Ditto.

Tower of Confusion was fitted with numerous cameras that could record the students’ challenges from all angles.

“Challenger?”

A vigorous voice sounded behind Terrance, coming from a thin old man.

“I’m in charge of the Tower of Confusion, and all challenge matters are registered with me. It seems like you are a new student here for your first challenge, right?”

“Yes, new student,” Terrance replied.

“Well, well, the quality of this year’s new students seems pretty good. I hope you can give me a nice surprise and clear the first level,” the man shook his head.

“The first level?” Terrance was puzzled. “Isn’t the first level just a battle against one Ditto?”

“Does it sound easy to you? Even so, in the history of Crown Academy, there were very few new students who could successfully challenge the first level on their first attempt. These Trainers often challenge it recklessly without understanding their own Pokémon.”

“Especially when facing a Pokémon that the Ditto transforms into, which they believe they know well. Underestimating it, they often return in defeat. Since you’re a new student, let me remind you, if you’re not adequately prepared, it might be better to come back next time.”

“No… I’m sure I want to challenge it,” Terrance said.

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