After deciding on this week's Gym strategy, Qingyu searched for information online and quickly discovered something that left him at a loss:
Sableye's usage rate was extremely low in every region, to the point that almost no Trainers chose one as a partner.
When Qingyu found out, he couldn't help laughing.
The Pokémon world really was still far too innocent. No wonder there were so many "unpopular" Pokémon.
Fine, then. Let me teach you a lesson and show you just how powerful these Pokémon can be!
Looking at the Poké Ball in his hand, Qingyu's lips curved into an elegant smile. He turned his gaze toward Kieran, who stood ramrod straight and seemed a little nervous before the match, and said with a smile:
"Relax. It's just a Gym Challenge. Even if you don't earn my approval, it won't have any effect on you. You'll have plenty more chances to challenge me later."
"Y-yes!"
After regaining some of his composure, Kieran's gaze grew determined, and he tightened his grip on the Poké Ball in his hand.
Teacher Yu really is a gentle person...
Like the sun beyond the atmosphere, he inspires so many people without them even realizing it. Even from thousands of miles away, you can still feel his charm.
Sunshine Gym really is a fitting name.
"Now, we'll begin the Gym battle, with a Gym Badge on the line."
Seeing that Kieran had recovered some of his fighting spirit, Qingyu promptly spoke.
Since Nemona, his only Gym apprentice, had gone to school, Qingyu was temporarily back to juggling several roles at Sunshine Gym.
"The challenger is Kieran, from Kitakami."
"This will be a two-on-two battle. The Gym Leader may not voluntarily switch Pokémon, while the challenger may switch freely."
"When all of one side's Pokémon are unable to