Hearing the passersby discussing him, Lin Mo smiled. It seemed his battles in North Petalburg City these past few days had indeed drawn quite a bit of attention.
Lin Mo followed the crowd forward, his gaze falling on Petalburg Gym in the distance.
Petalburg Gym was far more magnificent than he had imagined.
The wind chimes beneath the eaves tinkled in the breeze. The vines covering the walls had been trimmed neatly, revealing the four vigorous characters: "Petalburg Gym."
It was said that Petalburg Gym had undergone three expansions. From initially accommodating only a few dozen people, its main battle area could now seat over a thousand spectators.
A circular viewing gallery had even been added to the second floor. Even from outside the Gym, one could faintly hear the clamor within.
Petalburg Gym had continued expanding not merely to accommodate battle spectators.
Every Saturday and Sunday, Gym Leader Norman held Pokémon training lectures here, including communication methods for Pokémon of different types. The content was detailed and practical.
Over time, not only local Trainers but even people from neighboring cities made special trips to attend. Naturally, the Gym had to expand again and again to hold the growing number of Trainers eager for knowledge.
Lin Mo followed the guiding apprentice into the Gym. After passing through the bustling lobby and pushing open the doors to the battle area, the sight before him made him pause slightly.
The spectator stands surrounding the main field were already packed with people, with roughly two-thirds of the seats occupied.
Though it was not as packed as during weekend lectures, this was already far beyond the usual attendance for an ordinary Gym challenge.
The air was filled with excitement and tension, and the discussions rose and fell like waves. "Do you think we'll really