The dust slowly cleared. On the battlefield, Aggron's body gradually returned to its normal color, its imposing aura completely withdrawn. It simply stood there, panting heavily...
Volkner fell silent for a moment. He recalled Electivire, then suddenly smiled.
"We lost fair and square, buddy! This was my fault! Once we're done here, you'll be training with Luxray and the others!"
Off to the side, Flint stared at the ruined battlefield in astonishment, rubbing his chin.
"Impressive! Yong, I really underestimated you!"
He looked at the boy and grinned.
"You've really got me curious!"
Yong smiled and looked at Aggron.
"Hard work pays off in the end..."
Flint chuckled and said no more. His expression turned serious as he called out,
"Electivire is unable to battle! Aggron wins! The challenger is the winner!"
Ding! Aggron won the battle! Gained 120 training points! Gained a large amount of experience! Ding! High Horsepower, Hammer Arm, and Earth Power proficiency increased! Ding! Steel Rampage Aura has entered stage one!
Just as I thought, it's fully mastered it!
Yong nodded in satisfaction, then recalled Aggron.
Across the battlefield, Volkner stepped forward. Ignoring Flint's teasing, he approached Yong and gave him a long look. Then he suddenly broke into a gentle smile, seeming like an entirely different person.
"Well done! That was a wonderful battle! Electivire and I learned a lot from it, too!"
He opened his hand and offered Yong a badge.
"Take it! This is proof that you successfully challenged the Sunyshore Gym-the Lighthouse Badge! You've more than earned it!"
It was a yellow circle with two pointed corners along its lower sides and a silver-gray pillar directly beneath it.
Yong accepted the handsome Lighthouse Badge with a smile and addressed Volkner and Flint.
"Thank you, Mr. Volkner! And sorry for the