The Joy of a Bountiful Harvest

"Congratulations, Bai Shi!"

"This is proof of your victory over the Oreburgh Gym—the Coal Badge!"

"Your outstanding performance has more than earned you the right to own it."

As Roark spoke, he personally presented Bai Shi with a silver-and-brown badge that resembled a combination of coal and a Poké Ball.

"Thank you, Mr. Roark! It was your encouragement that helped me improve so much."

Bai Shi reached out with both hands to accept the badge and replied politely.

With that, Bai Shi had earned the second Gym Badge of his life.

Although he was still a long way from the eight required to qualify for the Lily of the Valley Conference,

Bai Shi was thoroughly satisfied.

After all, he had never intended to enter this particular Lily of the Valley Conference, with its mixed bag of competitors.

His main reason for challenging Gyms was to test his Pokémon's strength.

He wanted to help them improve through intense battles.

Now that he had achieved his goal and earned a badge along the way, how could he be anything but pleased?

He could return home in triumph with these two badges.

Of course, before returning to Twinleaf Town, Bai Shi planned to earn some extra money here.

It would be the final push toward his goal of buying a home.

He arranged with Roark to spend some time working at the Oreburgh Mine once his Pokémon had recovered from their injuries.

When Roark learned of Bai Shi's intentions, he naturally welcomed the idea wholeheartedly.

He was still hoping Bai Shi would dig up another Pokémon Fossil for him in the mine.

While his Pokémon recovered, Bai Shi did not simply sit around waiting. Instead, he carefully reviewed his battle with Roark.

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