On the morning of the fourth day, Xinhai got up half an hour earlier than usual.
Today, he did not hurry off to the Gym. Instead, he prepared a more lavish breakfast than usual for all his Pokémon.
He added extra Pokéblocks to every companion's bowl and specially mixed Pokémon food with Beedrill Honey.
Charmander and Axew ate until their cheeks bulged, their orange and purplish-red eyes filled with satisfaction at the delicious food.
Weedle also lay at the edge of a shallow dish, taking bite after bite of the food in its bowl.
After breakfast, Xinhai did not rush to clean up the dishes. Instead, he sat on the sofa and watched the three little ones move around to digest their meal.
Eevee sat beside him, her large brown eyes shifting from Charmander to Axew and Weedle, her tail swaying softly behind her.
Once the three little ones had fully rested, Xinhai rose to his feet. He checked the Poké Balls at his waist and the prepared supporting resources in his Spatial Backpack, then headed out with all his companions.
Independent Training Room Six, Rustboro Gym.
The door closed behind Xinhai with a dull click.
The room fell quiet, leaving only the faint hum of the ventilation system and the soft breathing of the Pokémon.
Xinhai walked to the center of the field, set his Spatial Backpack at his feet, and released all his companions.
Blaziken leaned against the wall, her blue eyes calmly watching him;
Gardevoir floated to the right, gentle anticipation in her red eyes;
Krookodile, Mightyena, Zigzagoon, Grovyle, Milotic, Quagsire, and Alolan Golem spread out around the edge of the field, forming a loose semicircle.
Eevee sat at Xinhai's feet, her fluffy tail gently swaying behind her.
Charmander, Axew, and Weedle stood at the center of