The Battle Chateau's salon.
This was not just a battle facility, but a place to socialize as well.
In the salon, Trainers could choose opponents according to their noble ranks.
There were two people here whom Li Wei knew.
Grant, who was always climbing walls...
And Viola, who never put down her camera...
"Once you've chosen an opponent here, you can head outside to the battle area."
The battle area was in the middle of the lake, but its platform was spacious enough to be no different from solid ground.
After the butler Ikū finished introducing the Battle Chateau, Li Wei asked his most important question.
Did they have Lucarionite here?
Ikū nodded. "Yes. However, if you wish to choose Lucarionite as your reward,
you will need to rise to the rank of duke-the rank held by Elite Four member Siebold."
"According to the rules, starting from earl, you must accumulate 265 points to advance to duke."
"For reference, defeating an earl earns you three points."
265 ÷ 3 = ???
Defeat eighty-nine earls?
Li Wei wasn't even sure a month would be enough.
That was far more than Li Wei could manage.
Though it was a little impolite, Li Wei had to ask.
"I can't stay in the Kalos Region that long. Is there a faster way?"
Ikū considered this. "There is, actually. You may challenge someone of a higher rank. If you win, you will be promoted to their rank."
Li Wei thought, Oh, come on. You should've mentioned that rule sooner.
Ikū added, "However, since you are challenging someone of a higher rank, there is nothing you can do if your opponent declines."
Holding her camera in one hand, Viola smiled.
"If you don't mind, I can be your opponent. I'm a marchioness, exactly one rank above