We set out early that morning, heading from Laverre City toward a towering rocky mountain. After winding through one twisting road after another, we finally spotted an arched entrance with a Pokémon Gym sign above it. Our group went inside, where we immediately saw the Black Gym Leader, Grant, waving at us from the top of a series of climbing walls. "Come on! Climb up here!"
"Climb up?" Meimo asked.
Chakra paused, then continued, "Climb this sheer cliff! The Battle Field is right at the top!"
"Haruka Gym is a Rock-type Gym. To let challengers experience the beauty of rocks, I have them climb up to the Battle Field themselves."
"Does that mean everyone has to do it?" Jieli asked worriedly.
Grant made a conspiratorial gesture and pointed to the left. "Don't worry, there's an elevator over there too!"
Hearing that, the others and I headed toward the elevator. I had no desire to experience the beauty of rocks, especially without any safety equipment. Probably only Ash would want to climb those rocks! I just wanted to get my badge as soon as possible.
The elevator soon brought us to the Battle Field, and I entered the challenger's position from the side.
Chakra gazed at me with rock-solid affection. "Now that you've reached the top of the cliff, you still have me to scale. Please conquer me!"
"I don't want to conquer you," I said. "I just want the badge."
For some reason, Jieli protested, "Silver, you shouldn't ruin the mood like that! You should say, 'I'll conquer you inside and out,' and then the two of you would... ahh!"
Meimo led Jieli away with a strained smile. "Sorry, my friend's acting up again. Please carry on..."
Since I hadn't climbed the cliff, I'd also skipped a whole bunch of