Gym System

Gym Leader Mura looked at the understanding in Xinhai's eyes and knew the young man had grasped most of it.

He stated it plainly, his voice especially clear in the silent corridor. "Kid Xinhai, do you understand now? The League's Gym system was never implemented merely to train and test Trainers."

"On the surface, Gym Leaders like us are Trainers who guard a region, examiners and guides for Novice Trainers. But on a deeper level, the families and Trainers who first followed the founder's ideals, whose backgrounds were relatively clean and who were worthy of trust, were stationed at strategic points across Kanto, Hoenn, and every other region. That in itself is a symbol—a silent deterrent."

He paced one step forward. Beneath his grizzled hair, his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, as though they could pierce through time. "Every Gym Leader possesses, at the very least, the foundation of a top-tier Elite level Trainer. A few among us have long since attained Champion-level strength."

"By sitting here, we are the most direct deterrent to any 'parasites' or 'ambitious schemers' who try to pull strings locally and twist the League's original intentions."

"Gyms have never been just Gyms." Mura's voice was decisive, carrying what seemed like an echo of history. "They are vital 'joints' in the League's healthy body. They are strategic footholds established by that founder to restrain the parasites embedded within the League system, firmly anchor the League's original ideals and spirit in local regions, guide the people, and stabilize the foundation!"

He paused slightly, and his Qi softened with deep expectation. "At the same time, the major Gyms continuously select and send fresh blood into the League—people who truly uphold the spirit of a Trainer and are worthy of trust."

"By collecting Badges and challenging the