Chapter 221: Latias Triggers an Unexpected Event

Chapter 221: Latias Triggers an Unexpected Event

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Unless one possessed extraordinary abilities…

Luo Chen's face darkened as he watched the footage on the computer. His Butterfree had lost the battle simply because he couldn't give crucial commands in time. He nodded silently, acknowledging the reality.

Using hand gestures, he explained, "Understood, teacher. I'll think about it."

Hikaru observed the boy's spirit dimming but chose not to intervene.

As they brushed past each other, Ms. Xiao finally turned her attention away from the screen.

"Who's there? What do you need?"

She picked up her teacup, took a leisurely sip, and adjusted her glasses.

Hikaru, mindful of her reputation, put on a polite smile.

"Hello, teacher. I'm Hikaru. I came to find Teacher Qin Feng, but she doesn't seem to be around, so I figured I'd wait here."

"Hikaru? Alright, you can wait—wait, Hikaru?"

Ms. Xiao blew on her tea, took another sip, and casually responded. But the name soon registered in her mind.

Her head snapped up, eyes widening.

The moment she recognized Hikaru, she shot to her feet.

"Hikaru? Hikaru!"

Her composure shattered. Some tea even dribbled from the corner of her mouth.

Realizing her flustered state, she hurriedly wiped it away with her wrist.

The stern image of the once-strict teacher had completely crumbled.

"Uh… Teacher?"

Hikaru cautiously waved his hand in front of her face.

Ms. Xiao finally regained her senses, her expression softening into a warm smile.

"Hikaru! When did you get back? Come, sit down! Qin Feng was just called away by the principal for a meeting. She should be back soon."

Her enthusiasm was overwhelming.

Before Hikaru could respond, she grabbed his arm and dragged him to an office chair, practically forcing him to sit down.

Then Ms. Xiao's gaze fell on Latias, who was still in her human girl disguise.

"And this classmate—come, sit! No rush. I'm the homeroom teacher for Senior Class 4."

"What would you two like to drink? I have red tea, green tea, and some energy drinks…"

Latias blinked, completely bewildered.

Before she could process what was happening, Ms. Xiao had already pushed her into another office chair.

Without missing a beat, she brewed two cups of tea and handed them over.

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Hikaru was equally stunned.

He hadn't expected such an enthusiastic reception.

For a moment, he sat there, dazed.

By the time he gathered his thoughts, the office door clicked open.

In walked none other than his former homeroom teacher—Qin Feng.

But the moment she saw the scene inside, she froze.

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What she witnessed was utterly surreal:

Ms. Xiao, the notorious strict teacher, personally serving tea to Hikaru and Latias.

It was as if Hikaru was the teacher, not the student.

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"Cough! Cough! Cough!"

Hikaru hurriedly placed the teacup down, yanked Latias up by the hand, and bowed slightly.

"Hello, Old Qin!"

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But the moment the words left his mouth, Hikaru regretted it instantly.

Why did I blurt that out in front of others?!

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What followed only deepened his embarrassment.

Because Latias, ever the eager learner, mimicked him perfectly:

"Hello, Old Qin!"

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Hikaru winced, wishing he could disappear on the spot.

Great… Now I look completely disrespectful…

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Latias, on the other hand, was completely unaware of her faux pas.

From her perspective, she had done everything right.

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After all, Hikaru had explained that they were visiting a teacher.

And in the human world, teachers commanded respect.

Surely calling her by Hikaru's preferred name was the most respectful thing to do, right?

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"Huh?"

Qin Feng blinked, even more confused by the bizarre exchange.

What is happening here?

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Hikaru calling her "Old Qin" made some sense.

That nickname had long circulated among the students of Class 2, Senior Year.

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As a young teacher, Qin Feng had been barely older than her students when she first started.

So when the nickname "Old Qin" surfaced, she had initially freaked out.

The "old" label had felt like a personal attack.

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But as time passed and she grew accustomed to her students' antics, resistance turned into acceptance.

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To her face, they'd call her "Miss Qin" with syrupy sweetness.

Behind her back?

"Old Qin" or even "Old Fossil."

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Eventually, she gave up fighting it.

Kids will be kids.

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But now?

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Seeing Latias, whom she didn't even know, mimic the nickname, Qin Feng was thoroughly baffled.

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Still, seeing Hikaru again brought a smile to her face.

After all, this was one of my students.

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It was hard to believe that her first-ever batch of students had produced a national champion.

Not just any champion—but first place in the entire country.

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Qin Feng ignored the nickname, placed her paperwork on her desk, and said lightly:

"Back already? You couldn't have given me a heads-up?"

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"Cough…"

Realizing he had dodged a bullet, Hikaru chuckled sheepishly.

"Well, I saw your message and flew straight back from Guizhou Province!"

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"Flew? From Guizhou?"

Qin Feng frowned.

That's thousands of kilometers away. How could he have returned so quickly?

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Assuming Hikaru was joking, she smiled and dismissed the thought.

Without hesitation, she walked over and claimed Hikaru's seat, casually reclining against the backrest.

She even picked up his untouched tea, sipped it, and leaned back comfortably.

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"What about your direct admission? School's already started, hasn't it? Why are you transferring your student records so late?"

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The moment Qin Feng's sharp gaze landed on Hikaru, he instinctively straightened up.

That innate pressure from teacher to student still hit hard.

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Despite his immense growth as a trainer, Hikaru couldn't shake the feeling of being a student under her scrutiny.

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"Cough, cough… Well, I chose Zhongqing University—Battle Program. I've already applied for leave to challenge national-level gyms and… to give the Youth League a shot."

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"Huh?"

Qin Feng's eyes widened in surprise.

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"What?!"

Ms. Xiao, who had been quietly observing, also exclaimed aloud.

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The back-to-back reactions startled Latias, who flinched in her chair.

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"You're participating in the Youth League?"

Qin Feng repeated the question, standing up abruptly.

But then, memories of Hikaru's dominant performance during the High School League surfaced in her mind.

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…Actually, it's not entirely unreasonable.

After a moment of reflection, she calmed down and sat back down.

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Ms. Xiao, however, couldn't hold back.

"Hikaru, forgive me for speaking out of turn, but… isn't this too soon?

"With your talent, if you take just one more year to refine your skills, you'd breeze through the Youth League."

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Hikaru glanced past Qin Feng toward Ms. Xiao, smiling confidently.

"It's fine. This is just a trial run."

"For trainers, challenging strong opponents is the fastest way to grow."

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Ms. Xiao froze.

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After a moment of contemplation, she sighed and backed down.

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Maybe that's the difference between ordinary students and true prodigies…

Her mindset had long settled into the comfort zone of traditional education.

But Hikaru?

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He was an outlier.

A once-in-a-generation talent.

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Most students in Shuimu No. 3 High were ordinary.

They followed the standard path, picking safe professions and striving for stable lives.

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But Hikaru was anything but ordinary.

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Qin Feng, though still processing Hikaru's bold decision, shifted her gaze to Latias.

"And this classmate is…?"

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