“It’s nothing, you’re too kind.”
Pinna scratched his head. Although he didn't recognize the Pokemon beside the new teacher, he could tell from its size that it had only recently hatched. There was no need for him to fuss.
Taking a deep breath, Pinna, with an excited expression, slowly began his self-introduction, which he had practiced countless times at home during the holiday: “My name is Pinna, a student in the academy’s 5-G class. Starting this semester, I’ll be serving as the Student Council President. Chairman Ye Ci arranged for me to show you the way, Teacher.”
“Pinna?”
Luo Mu blinked, trying hard to connect the boy in front of him, who looked every bit like a model student, with the memory of the unruly, punkish leader of Team Star’s second squad, whose dream was to become a DJ.
The change was simply too drastic!
And there was the lively Pai Pa he had met before, and Nemo, who didn't want to be a Trainer. Could the changes brought by growth really be so immense?
Under Pinna’s curious gaze, Luo Mu displayed the composure of an adult. He cleared his throat, adjusted his emotions, and asked, “Did the Chairman instruct you to take me anywhere specific?”
“Ah! Yes, she did.” Pinna nodded lightly, quickly responding, “The Chairman was worried you might get lost on campus, so she arranged for me to lead the way. She, Principal Mu Fei, and Dean of Students De Shu are waiting for you in the Principal’s Office.”
“Then I’ll trouble you to lead the way.”
“Alright!”
Opening the large door and entering the academy, the first thing one saw was Orange Academy’s massive main hall.
It was connected to the school’s vast and richly stocked library. As soon as one entered, the strong scent of books and a profound sense of history washed over them.
Pinna proudly introduced, “This is Orange Academy’s pride, its library. Its collection is among the largest in the world, covering knowledge from all walks of life. This library is also Orange Academy’s asset for cultivating excellent graduates in various fields.”
Luo Mu looked around, thinking he could come here to brush up on his farming knowledge when he had time. His current knowledge base was still too shallow.
Pinna then led Luo Mu to the spiral staircase on the other side, where several access control machines stood, blocking entry for those not affiliated with Orange Academy.
Pinna explained, “Further in are the teaching areas and student dormitories. These places require facial recognition to enter.”
“However, since it’s your first time at Orange Academy, I’ll take you in.”
With that, Pinna scanned his face at the facial recognition sensor on the access control machine. The gate swished open, and Pinna gestured for Luo Mu to enter.
Luo Mu nodded slightly and stepped past the access control machine with Growlithe.
Pinna followed closely, stepping past the access control machine, and continued to lead the way.
As if a question suddenly occurred to him, Pinna curiously asked, “Teacher, may I ask you a question?”
Luo Mu readily agreed, “Go ahead.”
Pinna asked, “Which subject do you teach? You look so young, could it be Home Economics or Art?”
Luo Mu’s expression was a bit strange. He replied, “No, I’m your Battle teacher. Didn’t the Chairman tell you?”
“Huh?” Pinna cast a discreet glance at Luo Mu, somewhat surprised. “The Chairman didn’t mention it. She only said to pick up a new, young teacher who would be arriving by Dragonite at the main gate.”
“However, since you’ve already trained a powerful Pokemon like Dragonite, your strength as a Trainer must be quite extraordinary, right?”
Luo Mu blinked. He wasn't surprised that Pinna asked this question.
After all, in the past year, besides challenging Gyms, he had been busy training in the wilderness and hadn’t been involved in too many major events, so he was naturally not widely known among ordinary people.
In most Leagues, Elite Four challenges and Champion challenges have very high levels of secrecy. Even Qi Shu’s livestream was only approved through her Gym Leader authority.
Moreover, at that time, Qi Shu had very few fans, and livestreaming was already the limit. Without the ability to record the screen, that battle was even less known.
Except for a few people with connections, most residents of the Paldea region didn't know that a new Champion-level Trainer had been added.
It was understandable that Pinna asked this question without knowing.
Thinking of this, Luo Mu smiled and said, “Don’t worry, in terms of strength alone, I’m quite strong.”
Outside the Principal’s Office.
After Pinna escorted Luo Mu here, he bowed and left. Standing in front of the Principal’s Office, Luo Mu knocked on the door.
“Come in.”
Luo Mu pushed open the door, and a bright, spacious Principal’s Office came into view. On a nearby sofa, three people gathered together turned their gaze towards him.
There were gazes of scrutiny, examination, and also friendly ones.
The gaze of scrutiny came from a middle-aged man wearing black-rimmed glasses. Luo Mu had looked up information and remembered that this person should be the current Principal of Orange Academy—Mu Fei.
The gaze of examination came from a stern-faced, middle-aged man with a slicked-back hairstyle styled with hair gel. This was the Dean of Students Pinna had mentioned—De Shu.
The third friendly gaze naturally came from Ye Ci.
She showed a perfectly appropriate smile, waved at Luo Mu, and said, “Luo Mu, come over here.”
“Chairman, long time no see.” Luo Mu nodded and walked steadily towards them under the gaze of the three.
Growlithe also did well, following Luo Mu’s steps with its head held high and chest puffed out, never straying.
“Are you Luo Mu, the Battle Studies teacher the Chairman introduced? I’ve heard much about you!”
Mu Fei stood up, a kind smile on his face, and shook Luo Mu’s hand.
“Hello, Principal Mu Fei.” Luo Mu also showed a warm smile. After exchanging pleasantries with Mu Fei, he looked at De Shu, who was sitting on the sofa without speaking. He blinked and extended his hand proactively, saying, “This must be the Dean of Students, right? Hello?”
De Shu was silent for a moment and didn't respond. Instead, he looked at Ye Ci, his tone somewhat puzzled: “Chairman, are you sure you want to recommend this young man to be the Battle Studies teacher, a position that requires extensive practical experience to be competent?”
Ye Ci clasped her hands together and smiled, “Of course, he’s a Trainer I have high hopes for.”
De Shu stood up, met Luo Mu’s gaze, and then looked at the tiny Growlithe at his feet, a deeply hidden look of disdain on his face: “With all due respect, a Battle Studies teacher must have outstanding personal strength. It’s not a position just anyone can fill.”
Luo Mu understood. This Dean of Students was probably the type to judge a book by its cover.
As a Transmigrator, and now possessing the capital to act as he pleased, Luo Mu had no intention of being wronged. He immediately planned to summon Dragonite and Ceruledge to thoroughly prove his strength to this Dean of Students.
At this moment, Mu Fei, who had been silent, spoke up: “De Shu, Teacher Luo Mu is a Champion-level Trainer. Do not use age to speculate about someone’s strength.”
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