Heart's Eye only enhances Fighting-type Pokémon. If you're not a Fighting-type Trainer, possessing Heart's Eye won't provide any advantage.
"It's unfair! The Psychic type can have Psychic abilities, the Dragon type has the power of dragon, the Fighting type has this, but what does the Fire type Trainer get?" Will exclaimed, visibly frustrated.
"There aren't many special abilities out there. only Some highly skilled Trainers might have them" Julian responded.
Julian himself has special abilities, but the power of Aura is limited; it only boosts Pokémon infused with Aura, and there are very few of those.
The greatest benefit of Aura power isn't just to enhance those Pokémon, but to perceive their Auras and connect with their emotions.
Julian also discovered an additional use for Aura power—it can be used to massage Pokémon. No Pokémon can refuse an Aura massage. When applied, it should be done using both hands.
"Congratulations, Shen," Chase said as she grasped Shen's hand.
As the only two women on the team, they had developed a close relationship.
"Thanks!" Shen replied, her face bright with joy.
"Alright, you guys can head out now. I'm going to rest," Julian said, wanting to keep his room a bit quieter. He wasn't used to having so many people around.
His friends understood Julian's personality; he was introverted but fundamentally good-hearted. Both Will and Chase had benefitted from Julian's support, especially Will, who was becoming increasingly reliant on him.
"Thank you, Julian," Shen said earnestly before they left.
Looking back, she remembered the previous battle between Machamp and Lucario. Despite Lucario's ability to dodge Machamp's Giga Impact, the opponent had used Protect instead.
It was the clash of Giga Impact with Protect that awakened her inner power. If Lucario had chosen to evade instead, the anger within her might never have surfaced, and the awakening could have been delayed for who knows how long.
"Should be," Julian nodded in agreement.
Believing in helping when he can, as a fellow student and teammate, Julian had no reason not to assist Shen.
When they opened the door, they found a middle-aged woman standing outside, just about to knock. The sudden opening of the door caught all of them off guard.
"Shen!" the woman exclaimed upon seeing her.
"Do I know you?" Shen asked, confused, since she didn't recognize the woman, but the latter had called her name.
"She's Teacher Ella from the Admissions Office of Imperial University," Julian clarified from behind them.
Every year, faculty from the college admissions office attend provincial high school leagues to scout talented students. The Yale Provincial High School League, for example, sees many university admissions officers in attendance, eager to recruit promising trainers.
The champion of the provincial high school league's individual competition often attracts attention from top universities in Drakoria and even some prestigious foreign institutions eager to extend invitations.
"Julian, have you been accepted early by Imperial University?" Will asked, piecing things together.
The others looked at Julian with surprise and envy. After all, Imperial University is the top institution in Drakoria, a dream destination for many trainers.
Given his evident ability and talent, it was hardly surprising that Julian would secure early admission.
"Julian was accepted early by our Imperial University," Teacher Ella confirmed with a smile.
Unbeknownst to Will and the others, Julian's grandfather, John, and his father, Jake, were both alumni of Imperial University. His grandfather even held the title of honorary president there.
As a third-generation member of the Walker family, Julian's top choice was always Imperial University, especially since they had offered him an irresistible deal.
"When did this happen? How come I didn't know about it?" Will looked at Julian as if he was looking at a scumbag who didn't tell him such an important thing.
"It occurred on the day of the team match against Lit Middle School," Teacher Ella explained.
Julian had demonstrated his extraordinary strength that day, triumphing against competitor from the previous national grass-type gym and the grandson of a Rock-type Elite with ease.
So there was no need to wait for the individual competition to see Julian's performance.
Thus, Teacher Ella had already made arrangements to meet with Julian.
Top universities like Modu University, Shu University, and Pearl University were also quick to spot his talent.
At the end of the team match, They all wanted to sign Julian.
Unfortunately, they all had the same intentions. Faced with offers from various university admissions staff that day, Julian ultimately chose Imperial College.
This decision was not only influenced by familial ties, but the other party offered too much, which he found hard to refuse.
"However, I'm not here to meet Julian, but to find you, Shen" Teacher Ella explained.
"Me?" Shen was bewildered.
Why would someone be searching for her? She felt her own skills were decent, but in a competition of sixty participants, she was only average.
Her chances of entering a top university were slim, especially since her first opponent was Julian. She had lost decisively, without even the opportunity to shine, so what made her appealing to university admissions?
But Shen quickly caught on and asked, "Is it because of the Heart's eye?"
"Yes, I witnessed your match against Julian. It seems you're aware of your awakened abilities," Teacher Ella replied seriously. "I'm here to extend an invitation to you from Imperial College. We'd like you to join us."
Individuals with special abilities are rare, even at top universities. While not all will become powerful trainers, those with unique capabilities have a significantly higher chance of success than those without.
She hadn't anticipated that securing Julian, the most exceptional talent in the entire Yale Province, would lead to such an opportunity. Initially out of sheer curiosity, she had watched Julian compete and stumbled upon this unexpected prospect.
Her keen insight had allowed her to sense something special about Shen that others might have missed, revealing the depth of Shen's talent amidst the competition's pressure.