Leisure Time Before Special Training

At the mention of the Fighting Crystal, Xinhai perked up considerably. After all, they had fought with everything they had to obtain this precious item that could strengthen Combusken's Fighting type foundation.

Seeing Xinhai recover his spirits, Brawly laughed heartily and gave his shoulder a firm pat. "Haha, that's more like it! Come on, let's head back to the Gym! I'll treat you to a feast to celebrate you and Combusken's outstanding performance in this tournament! The others can relax a little too."

"Eevee!" (✪ω✪) (A feast!) The moment Eevee heard there would be food, its ears shot up and it cried out excitedly in Xinhai's arms, instantly dispelling the somewhat heavy Qi from before.

Xinhai could not help but laugh as well and nodded. "All right, then we'll take you up on that."

He picked up Eevee and headed toward Dewford Gym with Kirlia and the rest of his companions, alongside Brawly.

The Dewford Gym cafeteria was as lively as ever, its Qi filled with mouthwatering aromas.

After the fierce battle that morning, only now that he was seated at the dining table did Xinhai truly feel hunger surging over him like a tide.

True to his word, Brawly ordered a table full of food, all signature dishes prepared by the cafeteria's master chef. The portions were generous, and the Qi was irresistible.

There was not only a special nutritious meal for Combusken, mixed with medicinal ingredients that promoted bone healing; Xinhai and the other Pokémon also had delicious dishes before them that looked, smelled, and tasted wonderful.

Eevee ate while happily swaying its head, its eyes narrowing with bliss. Kirlia delicately sampled specially prepared Psychic type Pokémon food, the glow around its body flickering happily. Mightyena, Sandile, and Zigzagoon also buried their heads in their own bowls and