Gathering of the Twelve Earthly Branches, Before the Challenge

August 29. Fang Yuan arrived at Champion Road and moved back into the little villa where he had once lived.

This villa, complete with training grounds, was less than a thousand square meters... Compared to Fang Yuan Research Institute, it really was a little small.

"Eevee—"

Still, purely in terms of luxury, the mansion here on Champion Road was more upscale.

The moment it arrived, Eevee eagerly ran to its room, intent on preparing for tonight's Game Organization Battle.

"You should take this a little more seriously... Our goal is to clear at least seven gates." As Fang Yuan lectured Eevee, he also called out Magnezone and the others to let them get some fresh air.

"bulu-lulu~~" "Kou Jie~~" "Wuah~~" "Fu Wu~~~" "Bo Wu~~" "Ba Na~~!" "Mang Mang!!" "Nan Nan~ Nan Nan~~" "Rotom!!"

All eleven Pokémon were placed in different areas by Fang Yuan.

For example, Milotic was tossed into the pool by Fang Yuan.

As for Venusaur, such a big fellow naturally could not stay indoors. It had to go into the backyard.

At that moment, Venusaur was studying the Berry seeds Fang Yuan had given it, feeling rather depressed... It really was not part of the main combat force after all.

This time, every Pokémon on Fang Yuan's Team had a different role.

Pokémon like Venusaur and Milotic were not primary battle Pokémon.

Their main task was logistical medical support.

The rules of the Champion Road Challenge required challengers to clear ten gates in succession within a set time. Although Trainers were allowed to use Berries to replenish stamina and medicine to treat injuries during that period, it was still an extremely intense challenge.

Under such circumstances, Milotic fulfilling its role as the team's healer was far more meaningful than becoming a battle Pokémon.

After all, while its