"Kerni, I'll be arriving later. The school took me to do training for the championship, so I was delayed."

When the training in the school was in full swing, on the path outside the school, Filio put his cell phone away and talked while getting ready for the possible "Gherkin Roar".

The strange thing is that the little cucumber did not chirp today, but seemed very calm, and even felt a little more gentle.

Philio only heard her say: "Then come over quickly and practice less today."

"Huh? Are you Kerni? Are you sick?"

Filio brought the phone closer in surprise, his tone full of confusion. The crazy girl who grew up with him shouldn't be like this.

Korni's voice became angry: "You have to let me scold you, right?! Come here quickly!"

"Ah, that's right! This is the little cucumber I know. I'll be there in a minute."

He breathed a sigh of relief and hung up the phone. Under the slightly disgusted gaze of the little dream demon, Filio strode towards the Tower of Refining.

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"Beep...beep..."

Listening to the busy signal from the mobile phone, a faint tic-tac-toe flashed across Kerni's forehead.

"I'm so angry! It's rare that I want to be nice to him, but he still talks to me like this! Today, I can't bear it any more. Lucario, help me beat him up later!"

"Luca? Luca!"

"Tell me, do I have a bad temper when I'm with him? How could he look at me like that!"

"Luka...?"

"What do you mean, Lucario! Am I not gentle? No, I have to beat him up, otherwise we have been brothers for so many years... ah! How could I be led astray by him! Otherwise it would be like this

Even if we have been friends for many years in vain, even if we have been angry for so many years in vain!"

"Luca!"

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Later in the evening, the principal's office of Salo College.

"Is that so? Have you lost? This is really a surprise for us."

The gray-haired principal still spoke unhurriedly, but his tone of voice rose slightly. The hand holding the newspaper didn't seem to be very stable, and he just flipped it lightly and meaninglessly.

"Yes, commanding and training are all top choices, far exceeding expectations." Thornton nodded and said seriously, "He applied not to participate in the training camp, but he will have a small-scale joint training once a week. I think it is okay.

”

"Then let's do this. By the way, does this kid still only have one Pokémon, Dreamcatcher? You have to ask him sometime and see if he can conquer two or three more Pokémon. You can't rely on one Pokémon.

When it comes to tournaments, aren’t there some good guys in the academy? In addition, the academy’s heritage can be more open, don’t be stingy.”

As the old principal spoke, he rummaged through his private drawer. After a rustling sound, he finally found an old booklet.

"Isn't this child fond of restricted and tactical skills such as poison, defense, and avatars? There are records in the literature that in the early years, if the dream demon was talented enough, he could also learn this skill. I am very poisonous.

Lend him the training manual, and by the way, collect the relevant materials, charge my account, and take this as well. After so many years, maybe there will be a miracle this year?"

Patting the yellowed pages of the book, the old principal spoke with a hint of unnoticeable excitement and hope. He opened a safe in the room and took out a metal box that looked heavy.

"Okay principal, don't worry, I'll do it right away."

A flash of surprise flashed in Thornton's eyes. This poisonous training manual is one of the tricks of the old principal's ace Pokémon Gengar, and it can be called a priceless treasure.

However, he soon understood.

After all, the relationship between the principal and Philio is that of master and disciple.

He responded in a deep voice, took the box and manual handed over by the old principal with some difficulty, turned around and left, and quietly closed the door of the office.

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At the same time, the training ground in the Refining Tower.

"Little cucumber, did I provoke you? Why are you so cruel today?!"

Philio ran away crazily on roller skates, while Korni gritted his teeth and chased after him.

"I'm just too good to you, so I let you bully me so unscrupulously! I have to fight back today! Lucario, wave missile!"

"Luca!"

Korni gritted her teeth and gave an order. The light blue ball of light condensed and flew towards Philio at high speed.

"Boom——"

"I'm telling you, I'm talking to you, a gentleman, but not physical. Don't force me!"

He ducked sideways in embarrassment, and Philio threatened while running away.

"Do you think this lady is scared? Lucario, keep beating him until he begs for mercy!"

With her high ponytail jumping up and down, Korni is running with a bit of murderous intent and a bit of heroic appearance, but she can't hide the youthful atmosphere from the inside out. Although she looks a bit fierce, there is more

Still cute.

"Little Dream Demon, fight her, Shadow Ball!"

Amidst the "ding-dong-dang" collision, nothing happened at the Refining Tower today.

On the high platform, Cocobul didn't know when he appeared, and he didn't go down. He just silently watched the two chasing and escaping, showing a happy smile.

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"Eh? Philio, why do you look so miserable today?"

Early the next morning, several teachers from the combat class gathered around Thornton's office. They looked at Philio, who was in a very poor mental state, and seemed to be asking for help or just watching the fun.

The room is filled with happy air.

"It's okay, I was teasing the cat at night, and I was teased by the cat." Philio said expressionlessly, "Teacher Thornton, are you looking for me?"

Thornton, who was always unsmiling at work, couldn't help laughing. He patted Filio on the shoulder and asked: "Where did you go to train yesterday? How can you make people suffer like this? If the effect is so good, I think you can do it."

If you persist, you might even win the championship."

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Thinking of Korni who was like a crazy little orange cat, Filio sighed tiredly: "Oh, Mr. Thornton, forget it, I want to live a few more days. What are you looking for me for?"

What's the matter?"

"Oh, yes, that's it. It's the principal's wish to call you here today." Thornton came back to his senses and stopped teasing Philio, but became a little more serious and said, "Two things, the first one

I hope you can conquer two or three more Pokémon as soon as possible. Although the dream monsters are very strong, they still need to be supplemented. The second one is to give you a gift, which can be regarded as the school's support for you."

As he spoke, Thornton opened the black metal box that had been placed on the table.

A faint purple light lit up, and there was a faint fragrance filling the air.

"This is... the poisonous orb? The principal's one?"

Filio's tone was a little vague. This unique fragrance made him realize that this was probably the precious collection he saw when Milia took him to the principal's house to ask questions.

"Oh, you know your stuff! That's the one." Thornton gave Philio a meaningful look and handed over the training manual with yellowed pages, "The principal said that dream monsters can also learn poisonous

, let him learn and use it well, and after he has learned it, he can give the rest back to him."

"In addition." Seeing what Philio wanted to say, Thornton looked solemn and took the lead, continuing, "The school hopes you can make a breakthrough in this year's championship. We don't have a special trainer this year. You are ours."

You have to have this awareness, do you understand?"

"Well...I understand, Mr. Thornton, I will take care of it."

Looking at Thornton for a moment, Philio nodded solemnly.

"Marge!"

The little dream demon, who had long been awakened from her dream by the energy of this magical poisonous orb, also floated into the air and patted her small chest to express that she was wrapped in it.

"That's enough. Take it back with you. Do you know how to use the orb? Or do you want me to teach you?"

With a satisfied smile, Thornton said half-jokingly as he closed the metal box again and handed it to Filio.

"Don't worry, I know how to use it. As long as you absorb the energy carefully, you won't be poisoned. I will also prepare the antidote."

The box, which can completely lock energy fluctuations to prevent them from escaping, has an extraordinary texture. Filio felt his hands sink and his palms felt cool. He picked it up with a little more force and answered seriously.

"Work hard, little Philio. Soon, Thornton won't be able to beat you. Then we'll watch you beat him!"

"However, before you beat him up, you must first get good grades in our school. If you haven't been able to do it for so many years, it's up to you this time."

......

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The other teachers in the office also looked at Filio with burning eyes at this moment, either joking or expressing encouragement.

"Don't worry, teachers, leave it to me and Little Dream Demon."

Gently touching the little dream demon who sat back on his shoulder, Filio felt that the weight on his hand seemed to be a little heavier.

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That night, on the beach outside the Refining Tower.

"Little Dream Demon, you need to experience the transformation of energy, just like when we practiced electromagnetic waves."

"Marge!"

"Yes, that's it. Toxins are a special energy composition. We have to absorb part of it from the orb and use our bodies to feel it a little, but not too much. We have to control the scale."

"Machi! Machi?!"

"It's okay, it's okay, it's the same for the first training, just take the antidote and it'll be fine."

"Marge..."

In the hazy night, Philio and the little dream demon looked a little confused.
To be continued...