Although the Celadon Gym's Rainbow Badge had no validity in the Dragon Nation, Su Bai could still take it back to school and exchange it for credits.
Besides, according to his plan, he would return next year to challenge the Kanto League, whose Gym Badges remained valid for two years.
So there was nothing wrong with challenging it now.
Erika nodded and rose gracefully to her feet.
"I understand. Please follow me."
"Thank you."
Su Bai nodded, took Cynthia's hand, and followed Erika into the battle arena.
Erika taught at Celadon University, so many students came to help out at her shop or support her business. At the sight of the couple, they all started chattering excitedly about how perfect they were together.
Cynthia felt a little embarrassed, but the moment she remembered she was on another woman's turf, she unconsciously became more poised.
Cool, elegant, and strikingly confident-that was the look she went for.
Su Bai noticed Cynthia's instant transformation and couldn't help chuckling.
Who said women dressed up for those who admired them? Clearly, they dressed up to outshine other women.
Even Cynthia was no exception.
Sensing that Su Bai was laughing at her, Cynthia pinched his palm hard with two fingers.
Still, the way Su Bai drew so close to her in front of other beautiful women secretly made her a little happy.
Was this what young girls in the Dragon Nation called a sense of security?
Once they reached the arena, Erika took her place on the Gym Trainer's side and dipped into a graceful bow.
"Since you're already an Official Trainer, Mr. Su Bai, this will have to be a three-on-three battle."
"Sure, no problem."
Only then did Su Bai realize that Erika had suggested a two-on-two match to accommodate him, mistakenly assuming he only