Elf: Re-employment of retired champion of Padiya

Chapter 683 Opening Ceremony, New Students Plus Three

A new day, February 2st.

Today is the first day of school for Orange College, the most famous ancient college in the Padilla region, after a one-month spring break.

The entire college has completely changed from the purple theme of the Grape College in autumn and winter to a warm orange color, which also represents the color of tangerines.

The "Heroes' Stairway" that seems to be built to the sky is full of returning students. Next, they will gather together on the college playground to attend the opening ceremony once every semester.

As new transfer students, Wu Li and Dan Yu also have to participate in this group activity.

Grandpa Xuezhong and Grandma Shuzi drove the car provided by the Padiya Alliance for special talents from Ziqin Town early in the morning and took Wuli and Danyu, who had just rested at home last night, to Orange College.

"Study hard and don't let down your teacher Luo Mu and Chairman Ye Ci!"

After saying this, the two old men drove away happily.

Today they also made an appointment with new friends they met in Ziqin Town, and they are going to go on a road trip together to see the famous Ten Scenic Spots of Padia!
They can see their grandchildren anytime, and Orange College provides accommodation and the food is said to be quite good, so they don’t have to worry about anything.

After settling in Padya, the two old people realized how hard their life was in Beishang Township.

Now there are subsidies for special talents and travel expenses, and food, clothing, housing and transportation are all arranged properly. The only thing you have to pay is to pick up your own business and occasionally help create some exquisite little gadgets.

This is much better than suffering in Beishang Township!
Wuli and Danyu looked at the backs of their grandparents who left in a leisurely manner as if they were going on a golden wedding journey, their eyes filled with confusion.

When they first arrived in Padya a few days ago, it was the grandparents who asked about their well-being. Why did their attitude change completely today?

After a long silence, Danyu, as the elder sister, finally spoke up. She patted her thin brother's shoulder and whispered, "Let's go to the opening ceremony first."

"Ali, you have been looking forward to this day for a long time, right?"

The shy boy, who had no chance to change into a slicked-back Shamatte style, nodded slightly and said "hmm".

His eyes, hidden under his slightly long hair, looked longingly at the stairs in front of him.

I can finally get one step closer to the person I admire and even get personal guidance from him/her.

How could Wu Li not be excited about this?

Under Danyu's helpless gaze, Wuli whispered to himself as if no one was around. After preparing himself mentally, he stepped onto the first step.

This also indicates that he has completely started his new life in the new campus.

The atmosphere of Orange College is slightly different from that of Blueberry College.

Although I last came for a friendly exchange match, I visited it in person once when the decoration was still Grape Academy.

But at this moment, Wuli and Danyu have a completely different perspective on things because of their changed identities.

At that time, they had already gotten used to the elite education at Blueberry Academy and felt that the atmosphere here was a bit too lazy.

But now I feel that this should be a good place where I can study easily and happily.

Before transferring, the two siblings did a lot of homework and were aware of the completely different focuses of Orange Academy and Blueberry Academy.

If Blueberry Academy focuses entirely on the elite education of trainers, advocates competition between students, and believes that only fighting can cultivate outstanding talents.

Orange College is a school that focuses on students' own interests, hobbies and talents, encourages them to develop freely, and guides their talents in the right way as much as possible.

Both sides’ educational methods have their merits, regardless of whether they are good or bad.

Danyu had thought it through before coming here. She had joined the Alliance Club at Blueberry Academy with her good friend, and she herself was not very obsessed with Pokémon battles.

She planned to find an interest other than fighting in Orange College, and then make sure that her strength would not lose to that of her "stinky little brother".

As for Wu Li, this child's mind is full of the people he admires and yearns for. It was like this in Blueberry Academy, and it will be like this after transferring to Orange Academy.

He is the typical example of someone who treats Pokémon battles as a hobby.

The brother and sister climbed up the towering stairs, walked through the magnificent gate of Orange College, and finally followed the transfer student registration guide sent by the college to their home, all the way to the school affairs office in the main building.

Because Ye Ci had already given the order, their admission procedures were almost smooth sailing, and the change of student status was completed in a short while.

The teacher in charge of handling these matters kindly handed the freshman handbook to the two of them and said with a smile: "The opening ceremony will be held soon, remember to gather at the playground."

"At that time, people like the principal and teachers of various subjects will be present. I heard that Chairman Ye Ci will also be there!"

"What about Mr. Luo Mu?"

Wu Li, who was not very interested in the series of characters mentioned by the teacher with a beaming face, accurately grasped the main point of the topic and raised his hand to ask.

He wanted to know whether Luo Mu would attend today's opening ceremony.

"Uh, I'm not sure about that."

The teacher stroked his chin in distress, trying his best to think.

"I heard that he went to travel to the Hoenn region some time ago and caused quite a stir there. I don't know if he has returned."

"Oh, thank you, teacher."

Wu Li lowered his head somewhat disappointedly, thanked politely, and left the school office with his sister.

The next thing to do is to attend the opening ceremony.

Seeing his brother's lost look, Danyu shouted in a fierce tone: "Okay, even if we can't see each other today, we can still see each other later."

"We agreed to make new changes when we move to a new environment. Why are you so dejected? Lift your head and stop drooping your shoulders!"

As he spoke, Danyu, relying on his taller stature due to earlier development than Wuli, patted his weak brother's shoulders heavily a few times.

The perfect pain made Wu Li forget about feeling sad and he straightened his back immediately.

The brother and sister walked all the way to the playground where many people had gathered, and found the corresponding venue according to their assigned classes.

Considering that this was the brother and sister's first time to go to school in Padya, the school made an exception and did not assign classes according to age, but instead placed them in one class.

1—Class D.

Soon, as more and more students arrived, the opening ceremony of the new spring semester at Orange College officially began.

Because it has been passed down from the ancient Padya Empire to the present day, the opening ceremony of Orange College has a strong historical flavor.

But under the drastic reforms of the current principal, Clavel, this atmosphere will not only not make students feel bored and tedious, but will make them feel quite novel.

——At least, that’s what happened to Wuli and Danyu who were participating in the opening ceremony for the first time.

Just as the two siblings were immersed in this completely different cultural atmosphere.

Suddenly, a female voice sounded behind them.

".Hello."

Because it was a polite wording, the two were not scared.

When they looked behind them, they found a girl with short red and blue hair, thick round glasses, and a cute Ibrahimovic backpack. They didn't react for a moment, but they felt that the girl in front of them looked familiar.

"Are you the classmate who fought against Zi Yu that day?"

Danyu thought for a few seconds, then asked hesitantly.

"It's me. My name is Mudan, and I'm also your classmate."

Mudan nodded slightly, a little coldly.

In fact, although she appeared to be very calm, her stay-at-home side was actually screaming like crazy, and her whole body was extremely stiff.

——After all, what kind of otaku girl would take the initiative to say hello to a quasi-stranger whom she had only met once?

Isn't it Luo Mu who asked me to build good relationships with the new classmates?

Why not arrange it in Pipa's class? She should be happy to do this kind of thing.

"Damn you, Mr. Luo Mu."

Mudan cursed viciously in her heart, but she still looked indifferent on the surface.

"So, classmate Mudan, do you have something to talk to us about?"

Danyu clapped her hands. She remembered that Mudan should be one of Luo Mu’s students?
It would be better to say that all the participants in that exchange match were Luo Mu’s students.

"Ah."

Mudan responded softly, looked at Wuli who had been lowering his head and playing with his fingers, and finally met Danyu's eyes, and said in a deep voice:
"Teacher Luo Mu asked me to tell you that after the opening ceremony, you don't have to report to the class yet. Come with me to the battle hall. He plans to let us use actual combat to test whether we have slacked off during this month's vacation."

Mudan's words clearly declared a fact to the brother and sister openly.

——Luo Mu has returned to Orange College.

This was indeed the case. After Principal Clavel and a group of teachers left the stage, Ye Ci and Luo Mu went on stage again.

There is no need to say much about Ye Ci. Luo Mu is now well-known in Orange College, and there are countless students who want to get his guidance.

After all, the impact of Nimo's challenge to the championship test not long ago still remains.

It is better to say that it is precisely because it happened during the spring break that the impact of this incident will further ferment after school starts.

——It only took one year to train a student who had just received his initial Pokémon to the point where he could pass the champion test. It's simply a legend!
Even though Luo Mu explained that this was also related to Nemo's own natural talent, his teaching ability was still generally recognized.

So the moment he and Ye Ci stepped onto the stage, the students below burst into loud and uniform applause as if they had made an appointment.

Bang bang bang bang~

Luo Mu, who was not at all nervous about this kind of environment, stood expressionlessly behind Ye Ci, who seemed to be in a good mood. After she finished giving an impromptu speech to inspire the students of Orange Academy, he gave a speech using the speech that Zhi Huixing had prepared for him.

It’s no wonder that these words really aroused the students’ already excited emotions.

As expected of a race that possesses a unique move called "Commands", the Zhihuixing are incredibly good at "incitement".

Luo Mu suspected that if it really opened a tavern of its own, it would be able to raise its arms and lead the wild Pokémon to have fun together.

Although Luo Mu used to be very impatient with this kind of nesting doll-like activity where one teacher spoke after another.

But when it’s my turn, it’s quite interesting.

I'm afraid this is what they call the young man who slays the dragon eventually becomes the evil dragon.

After the two finished their speeches, Principal Clavel took the stage and gave the final closing remarks.

Listening to Principal Clavell's speech, which was very similar to the one at the beginning of the game "Vermilion/Purple", a look of admiration emerged in Luo Mu's eyes.

At this moment, Ye Ci's deliberately lowered voice came from beside him.

"The Hoenn Alliance contacted us and asked us to establish a friendly cooperative relationship with them."

"Is this because of your activeness there?"

Because he was still on the stage, Luo Mu's expression did not fluctuate too much. He just glanced at Ye Ci from the corner of his eyes and said softly: "If possible, I don't want to get involved in those troublesome things."

"You happened to be there, and your students were also involved. It's impossible for you to stay out of it."

Ye Ci said meaningfully.

At the same time, she was still lingering with the shock and surprise she had felt when she received the news a few days ago.

Generally speaking, when a trainer is not focusing on the training of Pokémon and his own improvement, it is a blessing if his overall strength does not decline.

Although there are none in Padiya, just like the professional gym owners in some regions, they focus on the training and cultivation of Pokémon and often achieve remarkable results.

A specific example is the nearby Galar region, where most gym leaders are working hard to improve themselves due to the competitive trend.

Ye Ci originally thought that when Luo Mu focused on building the farm, his own talent would be buried, causing his strength to stagnate for a long time, just like himself who was busy with various affairs of the Padia Alliance.

But over the past year, Luo Mu has made her overturn her conclusions time and time again.

Even this time when he was traveling to the Hoenn region, he actually "by the way" beat up all the legendary super ancient Pokémon there.

He really is... probably about to reach that realm.

Ye Ci suddenly felt that he was a little envious of Luo Mu.

Free from constraints and not entangled by tedious affairs, you can pursue the life you want without slacking off in your own business.

Unfortunately, she is the president of the Padiya Alliance and is destined not to be like Luo Mu.

——After all, her dream, in addition to continuing to develop as a trainer, is to develop the Padia region better and better. No, it is her determination.

After a while, Clavel announced the end of the opening ceremony.

As the teachers and students left in an orderly manner, Luo Mu told Ye Ci that he had something to do later, and then left the scene in a flash.

When he came to a tree in the corner of the campus, Luo Mu smiled as he looked at his bear apprentice who was still staying there obediently.

"Come on, from today on, you will also have to go to class with them."

Apprentice Bear clenched his hands nervously and nodded slightly.

“Yeah!”

It will work!
Although the "commission" given to Luo Mu by the bear apprentice was to train it to become stronger, Luo Mu did not use the Poké Ball to tame it.

After all, Disciple Bear was obviously hiding something, and Luo Mu was not so stingy as to insist on subduing Disciple Bear before teaching him some real skills.

It won’t be too late to find out his story later when Apprentice Bear is willing to speak himself.

(End of this chapter)