Usually, guides for Gyms could be found online, but Xin Mu had not looked into this one very thoroughly.
He had only confirmed the Fifth Gym's exact location before flying over with Corviknight.
Hearing Meownei mention that name really did make him pause.
"Diwu" was a relatively rare compound surname, and pairing an unusual surname with certain characters could produce an even more distinctive name.
For example, "Diwu Wangquan" sounded impressive even if you had no idea what it meant.
"A colleague of yours? Like Iono?"
"Meow. (No, she only makes occasional guest appearances. It's a part-time gig at most. I heard the endorsement fee is pretty hefty. I'd like to get my paws on that, too.)"
Meownei was interested only in the game company's endorsement fee.
When they entered the arcade... no, the Gym, they learned that the Gym Leader was currently out on business in the nearby Protected Area and was not expected back until evening.
Just as he was used to Gym Leaders having side jobs, Xin Mu was also used to them being away on business. Having one return that same day was already an excellent outcome.
Looking at all the arcade machines inside, Xin Mu decided against wandering around outside. Instead, he exchanged some money for tokens, planning to relive a little of his childhood.
After all, the arcade was only a sideline. This was still essentially the Gym's outer section, so the lighting was relatively soft, though the various machines still glowed brightly.
The neon signs cast multicolored patches of light across the glass doors, while electronic sounds and the clatter of falling coins rang out around them from time to time.
This was indeed the Protected Area, but part of its outskirts also served as a tourist area.
No matter how detailed someone's