Under the lovely moonlight, Young Master Mao and Bill had an awkward encounter with some other people outside the quiet ruins of the Burned Tower.
"You two, the Ghost-type Pokémon in the Burned Tower are quite active at night. If you want to visit, please come back tomorrow."
Wearing a headband and a warm smile, Morty walked out from the clearing beside the Burned Tower.
Looking at the tent behind Morty, Gary raised an eyebrow. "Mr. Morty, have you set up camp here?"
Morty sighed helplessly. "Sigh~ It's because you scholars are far too curious. Three professors' assistants have already been sent to the psychiatric ward after exploring the Burned Tower at night.
"You're all valuable talents to the Pokémon League. I can't take responsibility if something happens to you.
"So~ Gengar!"
"Gengar!" A smiling purple fatty rose from the ground.
"If you want to go inside, prove that you can protect yourselves." Morty very gently tried to dissuade them.
Bill nodded timidly. "Yes, absolutely! Young Master Mao, let's come back tomorrow~"
Gary looked at Morty with interest. "This Gengar is part of your Gym lineup, right? Can I get a Badge if I beat Gengar?"
Morty froze. This young master is a bit rebellious. I've been perfectly nice about warning him, and he still wants to try?
"Of course. If you can win one-on-one, you can enter the Burned Tower, and I'll give you a Badge as well."
Gary grinned happily. "Well, isn't that convenient~ I happen to need both the Badge and permission to enter."
Bill covered his forehead helplessly. "Young Master Mao, Morty is a veteran Gym Leader, and Ghost types are a real pain. Can we please not go looking for trouble?"
Gary rolled his eyes at Bill. "Stand aside and watch me work."
"Sigh... All