Chapter 20

The incident at the Crown Academy was of great concern to Darren. The old man's test was a great benefit to Darren's development, and he could tell that Master Shozo had high hopes for him.

Unlike talented individuals like Wallace who already had a master, or geniuses with deep backgrounds like Willow, Master Shozo favored people like Darren.

After the Breeder Exam ended and everything had settled down, Wallace said goodbye to Darren and began a new journey of training alone. Meanwhile, after successfully passing the Junior Breeder Exam, Willow was also taken back by her family.

Originally, Master Shozo was also invited to celebrate, but he refused for the sake of Darren.

"Are you ready?" Master Shozo asked, looking at Darren with some anticipation.

He exclusively designed the test himself. Initially, he wanted Willow to complete it, but unexpectedly, he encountered Darren, who seemed more suitable for the test than Willow.

This caused him to change his mind.

"The place we are going to is Mt. Chimney."

Darren was no stranger to Mt. Chimney, as he had lived in Fallarbor Town at the foot of Mt. Chimney for four years. He just didn't expect to return so soon.

But this time, he wasn't just returning home as a wanderer, and he wasn't planning on going back to the Old Mansion to report his good news. The purpose of this trip was for Master Shozo's test.

"The content of the test... is very difficult," even Master Shozo felt somewhat helpless when he thought about it.

On a private plane, Darren and Master Shozo set off.

Mt. Chimney was a volcano, but it wasn't that monotonous. Around it was an environment that looked like a forest and grassland.

Upon landing here, Darren knew that this was the heart of Mt. Chimney, unlike where he had previously trained with Beautifly, which was only on the periphery.

This place was inhabited by a large number of Pokemon, and it was no longer within the scope of rookie trainers.

"Where are we going?" Darren asked.

So far, Master Shozo had not told him the exact content of the test.

"To meet a Pokémon," Master Shozo said, walking through the environment with his aged body, seemingly at ease.

"Swoosh—"

A Seviper attacked, but before Darren could react, it was sent flying by a majestic Pidgeot with dazzling wings and sharp eyes that stared at the snake like a king.

With just a slight movement, the snake was sent flying, causing a considerable disturbance.

This was Master Shozo's Pokémon, As Darren had already seen the Poké Ball in his hand.

"Be careful, the Pokémon around here are not very friendly," he said with a smile.

Then, Master Shozo instructed the Pidgeot "Go call it out."

Call it out? Who was it?

The bird unfolded its beautiful wings and flew into the air with incredible speed, constantly circling the sky.

Boom! A huge storm was stirred up, and Darren could clearly hear the sound of the wind.

The development of this Pidgeot was amazing. Even though Darren's experience wasn't very rich, he could tell that the bird was outstanding from its shining wings and beautiful feathers on its head.

No wonder it was Master Shozo's top-notch Pokémon!

"What is it calling for?" Darren raised his head, curious about what Master Shozo meant by "meeting a Pokémon" and how his test would be on Mt. Chimney.

In the clear sky with floating clouds, the storm created by the Pidgeot was a beautiful decoration.

Soon, without making them wait long, a black dot appeared among the continuous clouds at the bird's call.

Immediately, the black dot grew larger and larger, accompanied by a beautiful melody that entered their ears.

"That's the Altaria," Darren finally saw the entire figure of this Pokémon.

It had an elegant figure like that of a swan, and its sky-blue body showed its nobility. Its fluffy wings were as soft as cotton, and its charming song was intoxicating.

The Altaria was a rare Dragon and Flying type Pokémon.

"It looks like it's here," Master Shozo smiled and said to Darren, "This test has two opportunities for you. One is a spot at the Crown Academy, and the other is its recognition."

"What kind of recognition?" Darren was a little confused.

"Look, they're fighting," Master Shozo said helplessly as he looked up at the sky. The Altaria, which had just arrived, launched an attack on the Pidgeot.

Darren didn't say anything and waited for Master Shozo's explanation.

"You know my research direction, it's genetic skills," Master Shozo said.

"Yes," Darren nodded.

"This Altaria is a Pokemon that I have been paying attention to for a long time. If I'm not mistaken, it contains rich genetic ancestry. One of it's parent or ancestors were dragon-type Pokemon from the Kanto region – Dragonite."

"So, I set a trap, for this Altaria to breed with my Pidgeot," Master Shozo said, looking at Darren's strange expression with a smile.

"I have been preparing for this research for a long time. If I'm right, it is likely to produce a very talented Pokemon that can rival Tyranitar and Dragonite in racial advantages."

"For the Altaria, which is inherently weak in the dragon attribute, this will be a good opportunity for it to rise."

"If your research is accurate, what will make this Altaria unique?" Darren inquired.

"Perhaps when it is just born, it can comprehend multiple moves. Don't underestimate it. With a different starting point, the achievements it will could reach will be different compared to a normal Pokemon of it's type. If nothing unexpected happens, it is likely to comprehend powerful moves like Dragon Rush at a very early stage."

"Altaria? Dragon Rush?" Darren was a little incredulous.

"Nothing is impossible," Master Shozo waved his hand. "My Pidgeot also has a trace of dragon blood, although it is very weak. But with the potion I formulated, it is enough to activate the Altaria's higher dragon talent."

"But what about the current situation?" Darren raised his head and looked at the two little Pokemon fighting fiercely.

At this point, Master Shozo smiled. Seeing his smile, Darren suddenly had a bad feeling.

"However, the Altaria seemed to be somewhat dissatisfied with my approach and did not agree with me. But how could I be a person who easily gives up, so after winning Altaria in battle, I made a bet with Altaria."