The status of professional breeders is by no means lower than that of professional trainers. There’s a popular saying online: behind every successful trainer, there’s a breeder silently supporting them. This alone shows the significance of breeders.

Many large companies related to Pokémon also like to hire breeders to take care of their Pokémon.

Most importantly, breeders don’t have to fulfill the same obligations as professional trainers, such as venturing into dangerous places like secret realms. Their lives are much more comfortable.

Mediating the relationship between Pokémon and trainers is actually one of the many required courses for breeders.

Members of the "Pingcheng No. 1 High School Psychology Club," like Ryan Ford and the others, are somewhat like breeders, but simplified a hundredfold.

Because of this, all members of the "Pingcheng No. 1 High School Psychology Club" are very interested in the breeder profession.

Every year, the national breeder association’s assessment is held right before the college entrance exam. After the exam ends, the first-hand assessment materials are released.

As soon as the club’s advisor, Mr. Thompson, got the materials, he immediately brought them to the group.

Ryan Ford reached out to take the test paper handed over by his senior and started reading.

“I wonder how much extra credit the knowledge from the Pokémon series in my head can get me...”

Just from Ryan Ford’s name, you can tell he has quite a connection with Pokémon. When it comes to unique insights, he’s pretty confident.

First question: What does Beldum mainly use to control its movements?

Ryan Ford: “???”

Psychic power, right?

After glancing at the answer, Ryan Ford’s face darkened. Why the heck is it magnetism...

Skip, skip, skip. If I’d thought of Steel-type first, I would’ve gotten it right. Not hard at all, Ryan Ford comforted himself.

Next, the second question: What is the optimal incubation temperature for a Swablu egg? A question mark appeared above Ryan Ford’s head—how would he know that?

Why not test us on evolution forms, types, or movesets...

When he got to the essay questions, he simply gave up.

Essay [with image]: The white area on Mareep’s cheek appears light green, and it looks to be in great pain. How should this be handled?

Send it to the Pokémon Center? If it’s sick, just go see a doctor.

That said, Ryan Ford knew this answer definitely wouldn’t score any points. The series of complex analysis steps that followed made his head spin.

There were other questions, too.

How can you teach a Meowth one of the following moves? Please choose one to answer—

Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Dark Pulse, Double Team, Water Pulse...

Use a TM? Just slap it on its head and it instantly learns.

Nonsense, there’s no such thing in real life.

“These are this year’s breeder assessment questions?” Ryan Ford looked up, thinking this was brutal. The knowledge from the anime and games was completely useless.

“Yeah, pretty easy, right?” His senior saw Ryan Ford’s expression and laughed. “I heard this year’s written test is the easiest in five years. The hard part is the two practical exams that follow. Apparently, normal people can’t even pass them.”

“Stop, stop, stop...” Ryan Ford quickly interrupted, “I don’t want to know the details. As for being a breeder, forget it. I really do want to become a professional trainer.”

“I knew you’d say that. You might be the only one in our psychology club who doesn’t want to be a breeder and wants to be a professional trainer instead.” His senior said oddly, “After the four of us graduate, you’ll be the club president. Honestly, I’m not too confident about handing the club over to you.”

“Mr. Thompson has been busy this year, so the club hasn’t recruited many new members. Don’t let the club get disbanded when the new semester starts.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll recruit a bunch of capable students to help out when school starts.” Ryan Ford made an OK gesture.

“That’s all I needed to hear. By the way, you’d better work hard from now on. The pressure for this year’s battle exam is pretty high. If you don’t understand something, you can ask me.” His senior said.

Every year, only a small number of graduates from Pingcheng No. 1 High School get into top universities, like top student Grace Carter. Among those, only a few can become professional trainers, so Ryan Ford’s dream is not an easy one.

“I will.”

Ryan Ford smiled slightly. After accepting these memories, he had already come to terms with reality...

Everyone who joins the psychology club is cheerful and strong-willed, and Ryan Ford is no exception. Whatever he decides to do, he’ll definitely put in the effort.

Besides, his family spent so much money to send him to a top high school and help him register as a trainer. If he doesn’t work hard, it really wouldn’t be right. After all, his family isn’t particularly well-off, and Ryan Ford doesn’t want to let his parents down.

Even if the world hadn’t changed, he’d still have to work hard in his senior year.

What’s more, now that he’s learned more, he’s actually started to like this new world. He can’t wait to get his first Pokémon.

Chapter 3: A Trainer’s Thoughts

After handing over the materials, his senior didn’t stay long. She greeted him and went home, leaving Ryan Ford alone in the clubroom.

Ryan Ford didn’t idle around either. He used the books here and his phone to look up information and digest the memories he’d just gained.

But as he read, Ryan Ford suddenly patted his stomach.

Gurgle...

His stomach grumbled in protest.