This elf world is a bit strange

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"Madge! Madge!"

"Buyi~"

In front of the headquarters building of the Breeders' Association, the handsome and cool Firion and the cute Eevee and Ogre after taking a bath and combing their hair attracted the attention of many passers-by.

Clothes make the man, and saddles make the horse. For today's exam, Firio took special care to dress up a little and also changed the little dream demon from lying on his head to sitting on his shoulders.

"Okay, I'm going to take the test soon. You two definitely can't be outside during the written test. Just go back to the Poké Ball for a while. After the test, I'll take you out to play. How about that?"

Nearly a hundred junior breeders of varying ages had gathered outside the building. They were all here to take part in this quarter's intermediate breeder assessment.

During the exam, no Pokémon are allowed to move outside the Poké Ball. This is one of the basic exam rules. Although Firion usually dotes on the two little guys, he can only let them endure it for the time being.

"Machi~"

"Buy!"

Before returning to the Poké Ball, Ogre and Eevee, one on the left and one on the right, pecked Firion lightly on the cheek.

[Firio's attack has been raised to the limit. 】

[Firio's defense has been raised to the limit. 】

[Firio's special attack has been raised to the limit. 】

[Firio's special defense has been raised to the limit. 】

[Firio's speed has reached its limit. 】

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With the BUFF added and infinite power infused into him, Firion strode towards the building with his head held high.

Seeing Firion's "blessed destiny", passers-by around expressed their envy, and they only regretted that they didn't have a cute Pokémon partner, or even if they did, the partner wouldn't be so intimate with them in front of outsiders.

After the two red lights passed, Firion felt a little lighter and was a little uncomfortable.

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"So young? Is he a genius or something?"

"Even if he's a genius, he can't be this young. With just two Pokémon, he's probably less than 20 years old."

"I think he probably came here just to take the exam and see the world. He might be a rich kid who doesn't take this little money and time seriously."

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Outside the main entrance of the building, many junior breeders, who were not young, gathered in groups and whispered to each other as they looked at the young, sunny and handsome Firio.

Firion, who possesses superpowers and whose perception ability has been enhanced to an extremely strong level imperceptibly, listened to all these discussions.

Shrugging his shoulders, he said nothing, but walked to a corner alone, waiting for his identity to be confirmed and the written test to officially begin.

These people's ideas are not without reason, at least they are correct in general.

The means of income for entry-level breeders are actually very limited. They are just one of the most ordinary Pokémon-related workers. Although their income is not meager, it is not lucrative either.

Even for Firion, if he doesn't consider the unique high-level energy block outsourcing, he doesn't actually have much other income.

For many junior breeders who do not come from wealthy backgrounds, the registration fee, the high passing rate, and the need to make a special trip to Miare make the assessment itself a considerable burden.

Most junior breeders would still consider it carefully if they were not confident in their own abilities.

This is why there are tens of thousands of junior breeders in the entire Kalos region, but only one or two hundred people come to take the assessment every quarter, and sometimes only dozens of people.

Strictly speaking, the assessment of intermediate trainers is approximately equivalent to the assessment of researchers in the academic research community, and the positioning of intermediate trainers is also similar to this.

As for advanced breeders, they are similar to Pokémon doctors in various regions. Their numbers are rare, which symbolizes a very high achievement. They are even more respected among the people because their income is generally high (higher than a considerable number of non-technical doctors).

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The wait didn't last long.

After a while, according to the time specified in the notice, the door of the association's headquarters opened on time, and the cultivators who were taking the assessment walked in one after another.

In the hall stood a large number of staff members from the association's headquarters, who were in charge of the examinations for this assessment.

Firion also recognized the leader, whose name was Woolley. He was a high-level breeder, famous for his energy block production and formula design. His skills were extremely high and he was considered one of the most likely candidates to become a top breeder in the Kalos region in recent years.

Top breeder is not a specific assessment level, but a recognition of the level of senior breeders. It is a title or honor among breeders.

At a time when Master Breeder status is rarely awarded, it is the highest honor a breeder can obtain through conventional means.

A breeder who can independently design a master-level formula - whether it is energy blocks, Pokémon food, potions, or other areas related to Pokémon breeding - is the most important hard indicator for becoming a top breeder.

Woolley is only 40 years old this year, and is even considered a young generation for breeders. He has already produced several excellent products that are close to the master-level formulas. He has a bright future.

His appearance also made the atmosphere off the field more solemn.

After all, among the dozen or so senior trainers stationed at the headquarters, he is the most impartial examiner, no doubt about it.

"Cough cough."

Woolley cleared his throat and took a few steps forward. His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for all the candidates entering the hall to hear.

"Good morning, all the breeders who are taking the assessment. I am Woolley, the resident breeder of the Carlos Breeder Association, and the chief examiner of this quarter's assessment. Now, let me read out the specific rules of this intermediate breeder assessment."

As soon as these words were spoken, the huge headquarters hall fell into silence, and you could hear a pin drop.

All eyes were on Woolley.

Very satisfied with the good order, Woolley nodded slightly and began to read out the rules.

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Different from the simple form of assessment for junior trainers, the assessment for intermediate trainers is much more standardized, which is one of the reasons why it must be carried out at the headquarters.

This assessment is divided into three parts:

The first part, which is also the assessment content on the first day, is a test of theoretical knowledge and literacy.

Every quarter, the headquarters of the Carlos Breeders Association organizes some of the resident intermediate and senior breeders to form a question-setting group, setting four types of questions: general knowledge questions, analysis questions, short answer questions, and argumentation questions, and conducting comprehensive considerations from the four dimensions of basic knowledge, detail judgment, problem solving, and comprehensive knowledge literacy.

After the theoretical knowledge and literacy test, marking will begin immediately, and the results and the list of candidates entering the second round of testing will be announced on the next morning in the headquarters lobby.

Those who fail the theoretical knowledge literacy test will be directly rejected in the assessment and will not be eligible to participate in subsequent assessments.

Candidates who have objections to their written test scores can also apply for score review. If they pass the separate review, the association will organize an additional second round of assessment, which is equivalent to the formal assessment in form and effect.

The second part of the assessment is a test of practical operational ability.

This round of tests no longer has unified content, but includes multiple optional items such as tree fruit identification and pharmacological interpretation, potion preparation, Pokémon body care techniques (including massage, pathological testing, beauty, etc.), Pokémon food preparation, special cooking, etc.

Among these projects, candidates need to choose one major project, which accounts for 40% of the total score, and three minor projects, each accounting for 20% of the total score, to form a comprehensive consideration and select talents from multiple angles.

In the second round of testing, after completing the above items, candidates can choose whether to take additional additional items.

This test is very simple and crude, with an additional 30% of the score, and the assessment content is the production of energy blocks.

Complete an intermediate universal energy block according to the recipe provided by the Alliance.

If this item is deemed unsatisfactory by the judges, the results of the second round of assessment will be directly cancelled.

If the score is passed or above, the scores of the second and third parts will be added together.

In this way, risks and opportunities coexist.

Regardless of whether you participate in additional project tests, as long as you pass the total score baseline, you will pass the assessment and obtain intermediate breeder identity certification, and from then on become the backbone of the association.

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Although most of the people present were not coming here for the first time and were already very familiar with the rules, after hearing Woolley's reading of the rules, many people still whispered to the people around them.

This is also human nature.

Communication can be a great way to relieve tension.

There is also such a person around Firion.

"Hello, you look unfamiliar. Is this your first time here?"

A cheerful and energetic female voice interrupted Firio's meditation from the side and behind.

"Hello? My name is Ye Yi, and I'm from Hoenn. This is my third time taking this exam, but every time I hear the examiner read out the rules, I still get a little nervous."

"Hello, I'm Firio, a Kalosian from Sala, and this is indeed my first time here."

Firio opened his half-closed eyes, turned around, and stretched out his hand to the owner of the voice, a girl who was about twenty-three or twenty-four years old.

"You look so young."

Facing each other face to face, Ye Yi couldn't help but sigh.

In the previous assessments, she was always the youngest here, but it seems that this time the situation will change.

"Well, yes, let's give it a try and experience it."

Firion nodded slightly, polite but a little distant.

"That's great! It's always good to have more experience! I'm good at mixing elf food, but unfortunately I didn't perform well last time. I really hope I can pass this time. What are you good at? Can you tell me about it? Everyone here has their own strengths!"

Unlike many "veterans", Ye Yi did not look down on Firio because of his age.

In other words, her purpose was more to find someone to communicate with and relieve her tense mood.

The more times you take the same exam, the more familiar you will become, but the pressure will also gradually increase.

"I hope you pass it, Miss Ye Yi. As for me, I should say that I am quite balanced. I know a little bit about everything. If I have to say what I am good at, it's probably massage and energy cube making?"

Firion spoke politely and modestly to a stranger he had only met once.

"Making energy blocks? That's amazing! I just can't grasp the timing well, and I can't control the details well. I like massages very much, and my positive and negative patters really enjoy my massages!"

With a topic to talk about, Ye Yi immediately started talking. He looked much brighter and the tension and gloom between his brows disappeared for the most part.

Half boasting and half praising others, Ye Yi's self-confidence gradually built up.

"It's really amazing. We can have some exchanges if we have a chance."

Firio was happy to help the other party and agreed with a smile.

"That's great! Ah... If I can really pass the exam this time, I can devote myself to the glamour contest!"

Ye Yi cheered softly, looking extremely happy, as if she had passed the test.

"Exam takers, please keep quiet." Not far away, an association staff member holding a megaphone said, "Now, please stand in the corresponding queue according to the admission ticket number you obtained when you registered, and follow the examiner to your respective examination room. The association will record the entire examination process, and any dishonest behavior will be disqualified from the examination for the next five years."

"It's about to begin, Miss Ye Yi. We are most likely not in the same examination room, so let's say goodbye. I wish you success."

Firion nodded and walked towards where he should go.

"You too, thank you, Firion. I feel much better now."

Ye Yi also regained his composure and said with gratitude.

"You're welcome. It's just a small favor. Besides, I feel much better after chatting with you. I should thank you. Goodbye."

With a wave of his hand, Firio disappeared into the gradually growing crowd.

“Hu…Hu…Come on! I’m sure I can do it this time!”

Ye Yi clenched his fists silently and encouraged himself.

In the previous exams, the difference was always a matter of millimeters. This time, I must...!

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"Examinees in examination room number one, come with me."

Wu Li, the chief examiner, also led a team and went to the second floor of the headquarters building.

He subconsciously glanced at the candidates, and it was no surprise that Filio's overly young and handsome face caught his attention.

The little girl before was young enough, is there any younger?

I don’t know what level he is at. He’s either a genius or a fool. I hope he’s not a pretentious person who’s just here to play around and waste money and time.

Thinking of this, he took a quick look, then shifted his gaze and strode forward.

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"During the comprehensive knowledge and literacy test, this examination room will not only have audio and video recording equipment, but also monitoring of various special abilities. We hope that all candidates will pay more attention and not make unwise actions that will affect their reputation."