Multiple Choice:
Which Egg Groups does Gardevoir belong to? ( )
A. Field
B. Human-Like
C. Amorphous
D. Grass
E. Fairy
Which two of the following Pokémon are Dragon-type Pokémon?
A. Charizard
B. Gyarados
C. Alolan Exeggutor
D. Flygon
E. Aerodactyl
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Short Answer: Briefly describe how Pokémon are commanded in battle.
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Aaron scanned the questions. As a 21st-century Pokémon nerd, there was no way something this basic could trip him up.
He immediately began writing:
Gardevoir belongs to the Human-Like and Amorphous Egg Groups.
Alolan Exeggutor and Flygon are Dragon-type Pokémon.
As for commanding Pokémon in battle:
A trainer must guide them in a way that allows them to bring out their full potential.
Effective command primarily involves:
First, thoroughly understanding a Pokémon's moves, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
Second, adjusting offense and defense based on the flow of battle—either capitalizing on your own advantages or disrupting your opponent's synergy.
Third, carefully observing the opponent's movements. Sometimes, striking first with a decisive attack is the key to victory.
Aaron moved through the paper with effortless confidence.
This was what it meant to be a true fan.
He even felt it would be a waste not to become some kind of expert—or maybe even a professor.
Who knew? Maybe one day he'd compile his own encyclopedia.
The thought made him grin.
Before long, barely twenty minutes had passed, and Aaron had already completed the entire paper.
He went over it once more—no issues.
Then he stood up and handed it in.
The proctor blinked.
Only twenty minutes had gone by, and this kid was already turning in his test?
Even someone giving up wouldn't move that fast.
The proctor was certain Aaron had to be some careless slacker who hadn't studied at all.
But when he glanced down at the paper—he paused.
Clean handwriting. Concise, accurate answers.
Every section filled out properly.
By the time the proctor looked up again,
Aaron was already gone—leaving behind only the nickname "Speedrun" spreading through the room.
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At the same time, a crowd had gathered outside the school gates. Some held microphones and cameras, waiting for students to come out.
That's right—they were reporters, ready to interview examinees after the test.
"Hello everyone… this is Sealine TV reporting live. I'm currently at Sealine Trainer Academy. As you can see, the atmosphere inside is extremely tense right now!"
"The pressure of the exam is intense. We hope all candidates can stay calm and achieve excellent results."
A young, sweet-faced reporter held the microphone, smiling brightly into the camera as she spoke.
"Whew—hoo, hoo…"
Before she could finish, a relaxed whistle drifted from the school entrance, and her smile faltered for a split second.
Tense atmosphere? Then what's with the whistling?
She complained inwardly. Turning her head, she spotted a clean-cut student in the Sealine Academy uniform strolling out with his hands clasped behind his head, casually whistling.
The reporter quickly recovered, putting on a professional smile.
"Well, this is unexpected… only twenty minutes after the exam began, a student is already coming out. Let's go—we'll interview him."
She and her crew hurried forward, stopping the whistling student.
Flashing a professional smile, she asked,
"Hello there!"
"This is Sealine TV, broadcasting live."
"Have you already finished your exam?"
The whistling student was none other than Aaron.
He blinked in surprise.
"Wait, this is live?"
"Yo, Mom! I'm on TV!"
He blinked, then broke into a grin.
"Yes, ma'am, I just finished."
The reporter's smile stiffened.
She almost dropped her microphone.
Ma'am!?
I'm only twenty-six!!
With a face this young, and he calls me ma'am!?
If this weren't live, I'd—
Her lips twitched as she forced another professional smile.
"It's only been a little over twenty minutes, right?"
"You've already completed the entire paper?"
There was no hiding the disbelief in her voice.
Aaron broke into a wide grin.
"Haha… couldn't help it."
"The questions were way too easy. Even my Greninja would've been bored."
The reporter fell silent.
So did the rest of the crew.
For a moment, the usually quick-tongued reporter found herself at a loss for words.
"Ahem…"
She cleared her throat and forced herself back into professional mode.
"Are you saying the exam was so easy that you finished it in twenty minutes?"
Aaron nodded as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
"Of course."
"Then how many points do you expect to score on the written exam?" she asked.
Inside, she scoffed.
You probably turned in half a blank sheet.
Still trying to act cool.
Just wait until your parents see the results.
Aaron paused for a moment before answering.
"One hundred. Easily."
"Honestly, I'm capable of way more than that. It's just a shame the max score is only one hundred. Kind of limiting, isn't it?"
Silence settled over the scene once again.
The reporter stared at him.
She had never seen someone so shamelessly confident.
Are students these days really like this?
She opened her mouth to press further—
—but Aaron had already turned and walked off, hands behind his head, as if the interview had never happened.
Within minutes, clips of the exchange were already circulating online.
"Student Finishes Exam in 20 Minutes, Tells Reporter It Was 'Too Easy'"
"Sealine Academy Senior Claims He'll Score 100 After 20-Minute Test"
"'Speedrun Kid' Walks Off Live Interview Like a Boss"
The clips spread fast, sparking debates across social media.
Meanwhile, Aaron was already home.
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