Only after the two regional Champions finished their respective sales pitches and wrapped up the proceedings did the Gym challenge finally come to an end.
After listening carefully to the information Leon and Geeta had shared, Qingyu couldn't help nodding to himself.
He hadn't expected Galar to be developing such advanced technology too. A device that could temporarily sustain Dynamax had actually entered preliminary mass production.
Still, on closer thought, the games had hinted at it.
Even in the Galar Region, maintaining Dynamax required special equipment. That was why Chairman Rose had spared no expense building eight impressive stadiums.
Aside from Wyndon Stadium, which hosted the Champion Cup, the eight Gym Leaders had only seven stadiums between them. The main reason was that Spikemuth was far from a Power Spot, making Dynamax impossible there.
But it seemed they had finally overcome that problem.
Of course, some boring bit of background lore definitely wasn't why Spikemuth had left such a deep impression on Qingyu.
It was because of an extremely popular rival character.
(Wait, I'm the leader of Team Yell?)
While Qingyu's mind was wandering, Leon, who had finally finished his work, soon walked over and greeted him with a hearty laugh.
"Hey, long time no see, Qingyu!"
His deep, powerful voice immediately brought Qingyu back to reality.
"If I remember correctly, we last met at Mustard's place. It really has been a while, Mr. Leon."
Qingyu spoke after a moment's thought, nodding in agreement.
"Still, I never expected you to suddenly show up here in Paldea, much less make such a... special entrance."
"Hahaha! Chairman Rose just asked me to help promote Galar's latest research. That's part of a Champion's job too."
"...You really do set the standard for Champions, Mr. Leon."
Qingyu's admiration was sincere.
Of all the regional