What should I do if my pet loves watching anime?

Gu Beiri didn't know how he got back to the dormitory.

They made it back step by step, almost entirely thanks to Mare the sheep's support.

Pushing open the dormitory door, he was greeted by Chen Hao's terrified scream.

"Holy crap! Brother Gu! What happened to you?!"

Chen Hao was so shocked when he saw his roommate, who was soaking wet, covered in mud, with several bruises and abrasions on his face and arms, and was almost exhausted. He nearly jumped up in fright.

Gu Beiri didn't even have the strength to answer. He just waved his hand, leaned against the wall, and slowly moved to the chair in the living room. He practically fell down and sat down, panting heavily.

Mare the sheep was in slightly better condition, but it was also lying on the ground, with barely visible static electricity on its body. Only its ears were twitching slightly, indicating that it was still awake.

"My God... what exactly did Consultant Zhao do to you?!" Chen Hao hurriedly took out two bottles of sports drinks from the refrigerator, twisted open one and handed it to Gu Beiri, and then found the energy recovery agent for Pokémon and carefully fed it to Mareep.

The cool liquid slid down his burning throat, and Gu Beiri felt his consciousness clear up a little.

"Training..." he uttered in a hoarse voice, "...physical fitness...and reaction time..."

"This isn't training! This is torture!" Chen Hao exclaimed indignantly. "I'm going to report this to the counselor! And this is only the first day!"

The moment he turned around, he saw Gu Beiri grab his arm.

"Be ruthless," he said, his voice a little hoarse. "Time is running out."

Youth competition, paper publication, Pokémon evolution, catching new Pokémon... Zhao Wumian threw four mountains at him, each of which required him to climb with all his might.

There's no time to slowly adapt, and no right to complain about the hardship or exhaustion.

"But can your body handle it?" Chen Hao asked worriedly, looking at his pale face. "Will you continue tomorrow?"

"Hmm." Gu Beiri nodded, feeling the familiar, youthful recovery power within his body slowly taking effect.

The pain is subsiding, and the feeling of soreness and weakness is also decreasing.

The fatigue after extreme training can actually stimulate the body's potential, provided that nutrition and rest are adequate.

He took out energy cubes from his backpack, gave one to Mare the sheep and one to himself, and then took a big gulp of water.

After consuming high-energy food, a warm current begins to spread throughout the body.

Half an hour later, Gu Beiri felt that he had recovered most of his strength.

He stood up and stretched his muscles. Although he was still a little sore, at least he could move around without any problems.

"You're going out?" Chen Hao looked at him in surprise. "Aren't you going to rest a little longer?"

"Let's go to the arena." Gu Beiri put Mareep back into its Poké Ball to let it rest, and then checked the equipment on its belt. "Actual combat is the best training."

"Now?" Chen Hao was dumbfounded.

Don't you die?

"Yes, now."

Gu Beiri didn't give Chen Hao a chance to continue speaking and turned to leave the dormitory.

Before heading to the arena, Gu Beiri took Mareep to the Pokémon Center on the campus of the Linhai Pokémon University to have the school doctor help Mareep recover.

…………

The Pokémon Arena in Linhai City is located in a bustling area in the southeastern part of the city.

This is a large-scale modern building constructed entirely of silver-gray alloy and special glass, with sharp lines and a strong sense of technology.

A giant 3D projection of a GG sign floats above the building, playing exciting battle highlights and promotional videos of star trainers on a loop, illuminating the night sky as if it were daytime.

This is a large-scale battle facility officially operated by the League, open to all registered trainers.

Its core function is to provide trainers with a standardized, high-intensity combat platform.

The arena uses a star rating system, ranging from one star to nine stars, to correspond to different groups of trainers with varying strengths.

Trainers need to accumulate points through battles to increase their star rating.

The higher the star rating, the stronger the opponents you'll be matched with, the more points you'll earn for winning, and you might even unlock some special privileges and resource exchange channels.

战斗分三种模式，1v1，2v2，和6v6全面对战。

Of course, Gu Beiri can only engage in 1v1 combat right now.

Gu Beiri stood at the grand entrance of the arena's main hall, looking up at the brightly lit and bustling scene inside.

A giant holographic screen scrolls through information about ongoing matches, real-time leaderboards, and today's featured events.

The atmosphere inside was a complex mix of excitement and tension.

All sorts of trainers roamed among them.

There were students in school uniforms, weary adventurers, and ordinary-looking middle-aged people.

They were accompanied by all sorts of elves, some quiet, some restless, all exuding an aura honed by real combat.

He walked to the newcomer registration area on one side of the hall and showed his trainer ID card and preparatory class student ID.

"First time at the arena?" The staff member behind the counter was a young woman with a sweet smile. She quickly checked the information, "Gu Beiri... preparatory class student, okay."

You start with one star and 100 points. Please select the mode for your first match.

"1v1".

"Okay, the system is matching you with an opponent of similar skill level... Match successful."

The staff handed him an electronic card with the match number and venue information printed on it.

"Your match will take place in Standard Arena 7 in the Rock Zone. Please arrive within fifteen minutes."

Good luck.

...............

Rock Zone, Standard Battlefield No. 7.

This is a square field with sides of about 20 meters. The ground is paved with a special gray-white composite material that can withstand a certain degree of impact and energy splash.

A transparent energy barrier was raised around the venue to protect the audience and prevent the aftershocks of the skills from leaking out.

A dozen or so people were scattered in the stands, mostly trainers waiting for their own matches or simply there to watch the excitement.

Gu Beiri's opponent was already waiting at the other end of the field.

He was a young man who looked to be in his early twenties, with a stocky build, dark skin, and wearing a dark tracksuit suitable for movement.

Beside him, a bright orange pot with a heavy shell on its back lay quietly on the ground.

[Pokémon: Shuckle]

[Attribute: Bug + Rock]

[Level: lv12]

【Characteristics: Sturdy】

[Qualification: C+]

In terms of attributes alone, neither has an advantage or disadvantage. Mareep's main means of output are Electric Shock and Power Gem, and the only other one that can be considered is Grass.

Electric shock and drafting have no advantage or disadvantage, while power gems have a slight advantage.

(Rock, Ground, Flying, Normal, Fighting, and Ghost types are not resistant to their own type.)

However, Shuckle's naturally high base defense stats are ultimately a big problem, and it would be even more troublesome if it had recovery moves.

For some reason, Gu Beiri suddenly remembered the hellish drawing that was widely circulated among competitive players in his previous life.

I'm so awful!

Gu Beiri shuddered.

too frightening.