First Meeting with Valerie

"They really are a fine group of young people!"

Just as Viola looked at Gary and the other three with a gratified smile, a familiar figure suddenly appeared behind her.

"Viola, don't you think so?"

"Yes, they're all young people with limitless potential!" Upon hearing that voice, Viola nodded subconsciously.

"Wait, that voice is..." Suddenly coming to her senses, Viola realized that the voice sounded incredibly familiar and immediately reacted.

When Viola turned around, she saw a familiar, dark-skinned figure waving at her with a smile.

"You finally made it, Valerie!" A smile appeared on Viola's face when she saw the familiar figure.

That was right. The person who had just spoken was Viola's friend, Valerie, who was also a Gym Leader in Laverre City.

"Well, there was a challenger at the Gym, so I was delayed for a while. You know how it is."

At that point, Valerie helplessly shrugged.

"As a Gym Leader, it's unavoidable to run into such unexpected situations." Viola, being a Gym Leader herself, understood.

"Thank you for understanding, Miss Viola." Seeing that Viola had no objections, Valerie said with a smile.

"I wonder, Mr. Valerie, have you prepared for the battle ahead?" After exchanging a few pleasantries with Valerie, Viola turned the conversation to the main topic.

"Of course. I've been looking forward to it for ages."

After saying that, Valerie looked at Viola before him with eyes full of fighting spirit.

"Our match should get underway—"

Just as Valerie was about to challenge Viola, he was interrupted by Gary and the other three, who suddenly approached.

"Miss Viola!"

Hearing Gary's voice, Valerie had no choice but to swallow the words he had been about to say.

"So you were here, Miss Viola. No wonder we couldn't find you earlier!" Rosa, who was following