"Let me see... this is the place."
Today, Cheng Tian wore a black jacket over his clothes, with six Poké Balls clipped to his waist, as he stood before a tall building.
The building's logo was a dark Poké Ball icon with a scar across its base, making it look somewhat strange.
This was the place: Bingzhou's local Gym, a Dark-type Gym.
It was Sunday, but Su Han still had to attend a meeting at school. With nothing else to do anyway, Cheng Tian decided to try challenging this Gym.
As someone born and raised in Bingzhou, never having even entered the Gym on his own doorstep was a little hard to justify.
He entered the Gym and registered his battle information at the front desk, then slipped his hands into his pockets and strolled over to the waiting area.
Since it was the weekend, some other people had also come to challenge the Gym. However, to face the Gym Leader, they first had to defeat the trainers before him.
After waiting a while, Cheng Tian finally heard his number called.
"Coming!"
He stepped onto the battlefield, where a man who looked about thirty stood opposite him. Upon seeing Cheng Tian, the man cupped his hands in greeting.
"Haо Jianeng, apprentice of the Bingzhou Gym."
"Hello, I'm Cheng Tian."
After exchanging brief greetings, both of them took out their Poké Balls.
Red light flashed, and Noibat and an Alolan Form Raticate appeared. Cheng Tian took a glance: level 22.
The man was only an apprentice, after all. Having this level of strength was already fairly good.
The first two battles were as easy as slicing melons and chopping vegetables. Only when facing the Gym coach did Noibat have to get serious.
After defeating the opponent's final Pokémon with Wild Charge,