"Ding! Aerodactyl won an official battle! Earned 100 Training Points! Gained a large amount of experience!" "Ding! Proficiency increased for Dragon Pulse, Wing Attack, Dragon Breath, and Iron Head!" "Ding! Iron Head proficiency advanced to Expert!" "Ding! Aerodactyl learned Dragon Claw (beginner)!"
A series of system notifications rang through Yong's mind.
It wasn't just Iron Head's breakthrough that delighted him, but the discovery of Dragon Claw as well.
Watching Aerodactyl soar freely through the sky, roaring again and again, Yong smiled warmly.
After all, this was a resurrected ancient overlord. Its long slumber had frozen its potential. Now that it had awakened, it was time to unleash its gifts and awaken the absolute power that belonged to the ruler of the skies-Aerodactyl!
"That was a fantastic battle, Yong! You've shown me a whole new storm!"
At some point, Brawly had walked over. He grinned at the boy who had once grown up alongside him.
Suddenly feeling a little embarrassed, Yong scratched his head and smiled.
"Thanks for your guidance, Brawly. I learned a lot, too!"
Brawly shook his head, took a blue-gray, fist-shaped badge from the referee, and handed it to Yong, his voice full of encouragement for his junior.
"This is the Knuckle Badge. It proves you've earned the Dewford Gym's recognition!"
Brawly patted Yong on the shoulder with a happy smile.
"Keep it up! I'm looking forward to seeing you in the Elite Tournament, Yong!"
"You know about the Elite Tournament too, Brawly?"
"Hahaha!"
Brawly grinned, a teasing smile on his face, and spoke with a hint of mystery.
"Of course! We Gym Leaders will be there, too. As for the details of the competition, you'll find out soon enough!"
Yong nodded thoughtfully without asking any more questions and carefully placed the Knuckle Badge in his