The rest of the journey went smoothly. By dusk the next day, the group finally drove into Nimbasa City, known as the capital of entertainment. After checking into an inn, Liu Qing went out to buy a set of travel clothes and changed out of his suit. Then, after asking Mi'er to touch up his disguise, he headed to the Nimbasa Gym alone.
You wanted me to see your fashion show first so you could gain the upper hand, but who will really end up with that advantage? Gazing at the lightning-patterned doors of the Nimbasa Gym, Liu Qing recalled how he had registered for the Pokémon League Conference at a Pokémon Center the previous night and specifically booked a Gym Challenge. A faint smile crossed his face as he walked inside.
Perhaps every Electric-type Gym Leader liked making visitors ride roller coasters. The Mauville Gym in Hoenn had been like that, and to his surprise, he had encountered another in the Unova Region. Still, the scenery along this ride was much better than Mauville's. When the coaster stopped at the end of the track, a purple door decorated with lightning patterns stood to the right.
As Liu Qing approached, the door opened onto a dim interior. The glowing neon rings and strips of various colors on the surrounding walls faintly illuminated a figure opposite him and a dense crowd upstairs.
"I've been waiting for you, Qing, my scheduled challenger!" With the light behind Liu Qing, everyone inside could see him clearly as he entered. A pleasant female voice rang out, and several stage lights switched on together, illuminating the figure.
She had golden hair and headset-like ornaments over her ears, with two long black ribbons trailing from them. Her fitted gold-and-black top and tight black trousers gave her a