It's perfectly reasonable for me, a fisherman, to catch a Georgios, right?

The customer service representative stared wide-eyed at the young Qin Ming, repeating her earlier question: "Are you sure you want to challenge for the Charmander Medal?!"

Qin Ming answered affirmatively, "Yes!"

The customer service representative composed herself and asked, "Sir... if I may ask, how many badges do you currently have?"

Qin Ming calmly replied, "Not a single one."

"Forehead…"

The customer service representative patiently explained to Qin Ming, "The Little Fire Dragon medals and badges issued by our training association are different, and the standards for issuing them are also different."

"Our training association only awards three medals: Charmander Medal, Charmeleon Medal, and Charizard Medal, which is quite a wide range."

"The Charmander medal corresponds to the Gym Leader level, the Charmeleon medal corresponds to the Elite Four level, and the Charizard medal corresponds to the Champion level."

"Generally speaking, only trainers who have obtained four or more badges will challenge for the Charmander badge, those who have obtained eight or more badges will challenge for the Charmeleon badge, and as for the Charizard badge..."

"Also, unlike the dojos that offer free challenges, there is a fee for challenging our training association medals. The Charmander medal costs 50000 yuan."

The customer service representative's words, ostensibly an explanation, actually meant that you're not up to the task and should go challenge a gym first, instead of wasting your money here.

"Your explanation is very detailed, and I understand it now."

Qin Ming gave the customer service representative a gentle smile, took out his phone, and said, "The payment is ready. Will you scan my QR code or should I scan yours?"

In fact, Qin Ming had already understood the rules before he came. The medals awarded by the Training Association are one level higher than badges.

The criteria for awarding badges to gyms are relatively loose. You don't necessarily have to defeat the gym leader to get a badge. If the gym leader thinks the challenger has enough potential, they can still award a badge.

Sometimes, you get a badge because you have great potential, not because you are strong enough.

Because the dojo's responsibility is to train and educate trainers to make them better.

The training association's medal standards are more rigid; you must defeat your opponent to receive a medal.

The purpose of the three medals—Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard—is different. The medals are designed to test and verify the trainers' abilities.

Only those who possess the necessary skills can receive a medal.

Between potential and ability, the training association values ​​ability more.

Because members who join the Training Association often have to go deep into secret realms to carry out dangerous missions, having unlimited potential in mission execution will not be of any help whatsoever.

The customer service representative asked again, "Are you sure you want to challenge for the Charmander Medal?"

Qin Ming nodded and said, "Yes, I'm sure!"

"Okay, please show me your payment code so I can process the paperwork for you." Seeing that she couldn't persuade her, the customer service representative stopped trying and efficiently collected the payment and completed the paperwork.

……

While not many people usually apply for the Charmander Medal Challenge, it's not particularly rare either.

However, it is absolutely rare for a young man who is just eighteen years old and has not yet earned any badges to directly challenge the Charmander Medal.

Generally speaking, those who challenge for the Charmander Medal are usually third- or fourth-year college students majoring in Trainer, or Trainers who have already entered the workforce and have achieved a certain level of skill.

The challenge requires a registration fee, and it's not cheap.

Most people are unwilling to take on the challenge unless they are certain of success.

"Hey, have you heard? There's a kid who just turned 18 who's going to challenge for the Charmander Medal. I heard he doesn't have a single medal, and he's just started college."

"Wow, are kids these days this amazing? A freshman in college already challenging for the Charmander Medal? And without even a single badge?!"

"Damn it, the Charmander Challenge medal is non-refundable regardless of win or loss. What's this kid thinking? Does he think this place is some free training facility like a gym?!"

"Tch, you guys are making a mountain out of a molehill!"

"This kid might be the son of a high-ranking official from a prestigious family. His family has been training him to be an elf for a long time. The reason he doesn't have a badge is just because he's too lazy to challenge low-level dungeons."

"Whether they are fearless young calves or sons of high-ranking officials from prestigious families, why don't they go and see for themselves?"

"It's not far ahead anyway, let's go check it out!!"

"go!"

Many trainers or members who were at the training association headed towards the training ground, wanting to see if the 18-year-old boy would succeed in challenging for the Charmander Medal.

The chatter of the crowd successfully attracted the attention of a man and a woman.

The girl was young and pretty, dressed in a beautiful floral dress, looking like a sweet girl. Qin Ming happened to recognize her; she was his classmate, Song Yun.

The man was in his prime, rarely smiled, and had an imposing yet stern air about him. His every move exuded the aura of a superior.

This person is Lin Hongsheng, the president of the Guangdong Provincial Training Association, who is responsible for guarding the province.

Lin Hongsheng and Song Yun walked side by side, observing the movement of the crowd. Curious, Lin Hongsheng asked his secretary behind him, "Xiao Li, go and see what's going on."

"Yes, President!"

Secretary Li quickly stepped forward to find out what was going on, and soon returned to report: "From what I understand, there is a young man named Qin Ming who wants to challenge the Little Fire Dragon Badge."

"Because this young man is only a little over eighteen years old and is a freshman at Shenzhen University, he dared to challenge the Little Fire Dragon Medal without even a single ordinary badge. Everyone was curious whether he could succeed, so they all went to the battlefield to watch."

Before Lin Hongsheng could speak, Song Yun asked in surprise, "Secretary Li, are you talking about Qin Ming?"

Upon hearing Song Yun's question, Secretary Li dared not delay and quickly replied, "Yes, Qin as in Qin Shi Huang, and Ming as in remembering."

Lin Hongsheng asked curiously, "What, do you know Xiao Song?"

"know!"

Song Yun replied, "He was my classmate in college!"

"Qin Ming..."

Lin Hongsheng repeated Qin Ming's name several times, then tentatively asked, "The name Qin Ming sounds familiar... I think I've heard your Aunt Zhao mention it before..."

"Oh~ I remember now, Xiao Song, didn't you have a classmate named Qin Ming in your elementary, middle, and high school classes?"

Song Yun hesitated for a moment, her eyes darting around, before saying, "Well... it's not important, anyway, he's my classmate..."

Lin Hongsheng, a middle-aged man, could roughly guess who Qin Ming was at a glance. For Song Yun, this was a different story, so he laughed and said, "But little Song, your classmate is really bold. He dared to challenge the Little Fire Dragon Medal as a freshman."

"Qin Ming will be fine!"

A glint of light flashed in Song Yun's beautiful eyes, her attitude was very firm.

"Oh?"

Lin Hongsheng was somewhat surprised: "So sure?"

"Of course!"

Song Yun replied, "During the military training in the secret realm, we both encountered spatial fluctuations. When my Charizard was surrounded by a group of Golems, he saved me."

"His Pokémon are very strong; he should have no problem getting the Charmander medal!!"

"Oh?"

Lin Hongsheng's curiosity grew stronger: "Now that you mention it, I'm quite curious about this Qin Ming."

"Come on, let's go take a look together!"

"go!"

……

……

The atmosphere of battles between trainers is intense, which means that most battlegrounds in Dragon Kingdom are open to the public, including the battlegrounds of the Guangdong Provincial Trainers Association.

The stands for the audience gradually filled up.

Lin Hongsheng and Song Yun were among them.

Lin Hongsheng laughed and said, "You are a handsome man with a dignified appearance. No wonder you are so infatuated with Xiao Song."

Song Yun said, not really meaning it, "No way..."

Song Yun and Lin Hongsheng were very close because Lin Hongsheng and Song Yun's father were old friends. Song Yun's father was often busy with work, while Song Yun insisted on staying in Guangzhou.

Left with no other choice, Song Yun's father entrusted her to the care of a friend. During her childhood, Song Yun lived in Lin Hongsheng's house, and Lin Hongsheng treated her like his own daughter.

"October mustard greens..."

Having long since experienced the ways of the world, Lin Hongsheng immediately understood Song Yun's thoughts. He waved his hand and said, "Let's watch the battle. I'm quite curious what kind of Pokémon a freshman can train..."

"Ok!"

Song Yun also turned her gaze to Qin Ming on the battlefield, clenching her fists and silently cheering for him.

Under everyone's gaze, Qin Ming strolled towards the battlefield.

There was already an examiner waiting on the battlefield, a strong middle-aged man: "Hello, challenger, I am Bi Xiangming, the examiner for this Little Fire Dragon Medal."

"Next, I will briefly explain the requirements of the assessment. This battle is a 1V1 battle. A Pokémon will be randomly selected to fight against you. You will win if you defeat me."

"You cannot use drugs during battles, and you cannot change your Pokémon. Do you understand all of this?"

Qin Ming calmly replied, "I understand."

"Okay, next I will randomly select the Pokémon and the battle field for you."

Bi Xiangming took out a tablet, which displayed many sprite patterns and numbers. He pressed a button on the tablet, and the screen began to change.

It eventually landed on a fire-type Magmortar.