The next day.
Daigo took me aboard a boat, and before long, we arrived somewhere that looked like a theme park.
"I've spent all my time on boats since coming to the Hoenn Region."
"If most of our destinations are out at sea this time, there's no helping it."
"This could be rough if I get seasick."
Trading jokes like that, I followed Steven off the boat and turned my attention to the facilities spread out before us.
"We're here. This is the Battle Frontier, the largest battle facility in the Hoenn Region."
The Battle Frontier.
It was the largest battle facility in the Hoenn Region, and only Trainers recognized by its owner, Heshta, could battle there.
Each facility had its own rules, and victory required battling according to those rules. Once the specified conditions were met, challengers could earn a Symbol by defeating the high-ranking official who managed the facility, known as a "Frontier Brain." Simply possessing one of these Symbols was valuable enough to lend a Trainer considerable prestige.
"The Sinnoh Region has one too, so you should understand."
"Yeah."
It had originated in the Hoenn Region, but the Sinnoh Region had similar facilities. Sinnoh's Battle Frontier was still under development, however, so it was slightly smaller.
"This is a huge facility. I'd like to look around sometime."
"It's world-famous, after all. There aren't many facilities this large or of such a high standard."
"Steven, thank you for bringing me here."
"No need. That's more than enough."
Daigo then took out his Smartphone, opened the chat window, and tilted his head.
"The proprietor, Mr. Jiangshita, was supposed to meet you, but he isn't here."
Steven looked around, but saw no one who resembled him.
"I was sure Heshta would come, but..."
"Do I really have to wait for