Roy offered his opinions on the competition rules and the medals awarded after the competition.
Unlike regular ribbon Badge, Wallace can incorporate elements from local Gym Badge based on the location of the event, adding ribbon designs that would likely garner support from the local Pokémon League.
"Roy, although I really don't want to say this to you, you really are a genius. Where do you come up with all these ideas?"
Wallace really wanted to crack open Roy's skull to see what was inside his brain, and why his brilliant mind couldn't figure out such a simple question.
The problem must be too simple. His brain is only suited to handling complex problems, while Roy is simple-minded and physically strong, making him suitable for simple problems like this.
After the problem was solved, Wallace felt as if he had been constipated for a week and then suddenly his bowels were cleared.
He felt refreshed and stood up, addressing the three of them:
"We've been talking for so long and haven't even shown you around the Gym in Sootopolis City yet. Come on, let me show you around."
The three of them followed Wallace to the main battle arena of the Gym in Sootopolis City.
The Sootopolis Gym's primary type is Water type, and its battleground is half land and half water, with several upright stone pillars in the water where Pokémon stand.
There weren't many Pokémon Trainer challenging the Gym today, so Wallace directly ordered Gym apprentices who were cleaning up to close the Gym doors.
"Deputy Director, there's still an hour before closing time, isn't it...?"
"Am I the deputy curator or are you the deputy curator? Since the curator isn't here, I'm the highest authority. Go and close the door."
Urged on by Wallace, the students of the Sootopolis Gym cheerfully closed the Gym's doors.
Who wouldn't be happy to leave work early?
"Roy, do you remember what you said during the Pokémon Contest last time?"
Wallace looked at Roy with ill intent.
Roy, of course, remembered the challenge the other party had given him when they met again, and said nonchalantly:
"What? You really want to get beaten up?"
"You're so good at spouting nonsense, have you forgotten who the last Rookie Cup champion was?"
The two exchanged heated words; Wallace wanted to show his eldest niece his power as her uncle and win back her admiring gaze.
Seeing the two of them walk onto the fighting stands on one side of the pool and the other on the ground, Cynthia and Lisia also took their seats in the audience to watch the battle between the two.
"Oh, right, let them take a look too."
Lisia, always eager for drama, took out her Communicator and started a live stream in the Litwick fan group.
Erika entered the live stream the moment it started, and after the broadcast began, people in the fan group also entered the live stream room one after another when they saw that there was a live stream to watch.
Iono, who had just finished class, noticed her Communicator vibrate. She had joined the fan group not long ago and, seeing the notification that a live stream was starting, immediately clicked on it.
Regarding her previous idea of catching a Misdreavus, Roy suggested that she first look for abandoned old houses or cemeteries, where the Ghost type aura is stronger.
However, safety should be taken into account, as some Ghost type Pokémon can indeed absorb human Life Energy.
Once found, Roy will give her Pokéblock to help her capture the Misdreavus.
However, Roy also stated that requiring the Pokéblock comes at a price.
At first, Iono was worried that his allowance wouldn't be enough, but the price Roy mentioned was that after Iono became famous, he would have to help promote Ghost type Pokémon before each show.
Iono still didn't understand why Roy was so sure he could become famous, but seeing how confident Roy was in him, Iono readily agreed.
The first thing she saw when she entered the live stream was the cute and Hustle Lisia, with Cynthia, who had just joined the fan club, standing next to Lisia.
After obtaining Cynthia's consent, Lisia pointed the camera at Cynthia. The mature Cynthia tidied her hair and waved at the camera, which was also a way of greeting the fans in the group.
The beauty and charm of the Queen instantly captivated a group of young girls in the live stream fan group. Roy never expected that his base would be raided in such a way.
"Alright, everyone has seen Sister Cynthia, now it's my turn."
Sparkling! Spinning around! Welcome everyone to my live stream!
Lisia pointed the Communicator's camera at Roy and Wallace on the field, then moved to the side of the screen to introduce Roy's opponent, Wallace, to the camera.
"That man over there is my uncle!"
You can guess who will win. I'll let you in on a little secret: my uncle is really good too!
He's the vice- Gym leader of the Sootopolis City.
Cynthia watched Lisia's live stream and noticed that the latter wasn't nervous at all in front of the screen, showing she was definitely Coordinator for the future.
On the field
"1v1 is boring, let's do 3v3."
"Can."
Roy gave a curt reply.
The two threw their Poké Ball at the same time.
Roy started with his own Misdreavus, while Wallace started with Starmie that helped him win the Grand Pokémon Contest.
A year has passed, Wallace's Starmie has reached level 56, the mid-stage of the Pseudo-Elite Four level.
Seeing that Roy's summoned Misdreavus had also reached the level of Pseudo-Elite Four, Wallace nodded to himself; this was the kind of battle he wanted.
The challengers who came a few days ago were all too weak, forcing him to use the Pokémon from the Gym to battle, and he couldn't train his own Pokémon at all.
"Starmie, use Rain Dance!"
The octagonal red gem in the center of the Starmie's body rotated, and several dark clouds slowly appeared in the sky above the arena.
"Misdreavus, use Magical Leaf to interrupt him!"
The Red Orb in front of Misdreavus lit up, and a dozen green leaves made of Grass-type Energy condensed and flew toward Starmie, who was praying for Rain Dance.
The green leaves flew towards the Starmie like a dozen throwing knives.
As it was about to reach it, sensing a strong threat, the Starmie lost its light and Spit Up more than a dozen glittering stars, aiming them at the Magical Leaf flying towards it.
The dark clouds hadn't even gathered before they slowly dissipated.
The Misdreavus successfully interrupted Starmie's Rain Dance.
The energy star and the green leaf containing Grass-type Energy collided in the air, canceling each other out and disappearing.
Immediately afterward, the Misdreavus condensed about ten basketball-sized Shadow Ball and hurled them at Starmie, giving it no chance to breathe.