The Gym Apprentice at the beginner arena was naturally the same boy from that morning.
Although Yong had forgotten which faction the boy belonged to, he still took challenges seriously.
Even if, in Yong's eyes, the kid's talent was rather limited...
Unsurprisingly, Geodude was defeated in no time.
As a rookie Trainer who had earned three Badges, the challenger had some skill. His fundamentals in Pokémon battles were solid.
His level 34 Crawdaunt claimed victory with just two Razor Shell attacks.
Compared with the rookie from that morning, this boy named Tidis was more decisive and forceful.
He also made good use of Crawdaunt's formidable physical attack power.
He was already heading toward the intermediate arena.
And Grant was waiting there.
Holding Larvesta, Yong frowned slightly.
The second round... Grant wasn't going to slack off, was he?
Having easily won the first round, Tidis was riding high!
"Even the supposedly unbeatable Rock Solid Gym won't stand in my way!"
The boy's fighting spirit burned ever hotter.
Tidis soon arrived at the intermediate arena. As he looked at the gatekeeper standing across the field and sensed the faint aura surrounding him, his expression grew serious.
Although he was very confident in himself, Tidis would never underestimate an opponent.
Especially not here at the Rock Solid Gym!
"Hello! I'm Tidis from Santalune City! I've come to challenge the Rock Solid Gym!"
Grant grinned.
"Welcome! Your challenge is accepted! I'm Gym Trainer Grant! This will be a one-Pokémon match! Any objections?"
Tidis nodded and took a Pokémon Ball from his waist.
"Go for it, Tidis! Even if you're no match for him, make sure you take it seriously~"
Warren's voice rang out from the stands to one side. Tidis's face darkened, and he shot his companion an annoyed look where she sat above