He handed Tyranitar and Wobbuffet over to the staff for treatment.
Of the five challengers, only one remained.
Once this match was over, if she could satisfy Heiduo, he would have already handed out three badges for the month. If he worked a little harder, he could slack off.
"The remaining challenger."
Heiduo touched the Poké Ball at his waist. He would save Kangaskhan for last. Mightyena and Braviary had both been impatient for their turn; they had been here for two days and had been looking forward to a match like this.
At the staff's call, the only girl whose detailed profile Heiduo had reviewed stepped onto the field. What was her name again?
Chihaya, perhaps?
A very common Japanese heroine's name.
Skilled at using Pokémon...
He would have to see that for himself.
Heiduo lowered the file in his hand. It did not list Chihaya's current Pokémon or moves, and it had been nearly a year since her last Gym Challenge.
Who knew how much could change in a year?
The girl named Chihaya silently stepped forward and gave Heiduo a respectful bow.
The students around them murmured among themselves, seemingly betting on whether this girl could get a badge from Heiduo.
Judging from the performances of the other four, the badge in Heiduo's hand was not easy to obtain. Nobody could quite determine his criteria for awarding badges.
After the referee loudly and quickly read out the rules, Heiduo did not hesitate. He cleanly raised his hand and sent out the first Pokémon, which had been waiting impatiently.
—The suffering Elite Four's bootlicking Champion had not only a house, but also a harem: the Intimidate Mightyena!
"Rrrr—"
The moment Mightyena landed, it displayed a vicious expression entirely unlike before. After letting out a loud wolf howl, it