Goldenrod City's Battle Club, in the largest battlefield on the second floor.
All the sparring partners had posted notices saying they were taking a two-hour break today.
The reason was that Young Master Mao, one of the owners, was going to have a practice match against the club's only S-rank female sparring partner, Yuto Dai'er.
"Then I'll be the referee. Any objections?" Yamen walked between them.
"Hmph, you'd better be fair and impartial." Yuto Dai'er raised her swanlike neck haughtily.
"Rest assured." Yamen nodded expressionlessly.
"Young Master Mao, will you be all right? Dai'er might have a bit of a temper, but she's really strong..." Scott muttered quietly.
"I hope she's as good as you say." Gary spread his hands. "Otherwise, it'll be a pain if I make her cry."
Ritchie reassured Scott from the side as well. "Mr. Scott, don't worry. Young Master Mao is at least at the Elite Four level, if not Champion level. Unless Miss Dai'er is even stronger than the Elite Four, he's sure to win."
Seeing Yuto Dai'er change into a smart short top and skirt, paired with tall white boots and a cape over her shoulders, Young Master Mao twitched his lips.
She certainly looks intimidating...
"Yuto Dai'er, S-rank sparring partner of the Goldenrod City club. I look forward to our match!" She waved, and a staff member placed a trolley lined with Poké Balls beside her. Yuto gave Gary a seductive smile and beckoned with a finger.
Gary glanced at Scott. He had to admit that this woman really was suited to being a sparring partner.
With the way this little thing moves and smiles, she'd have those rich kids utterly spellbound...
"All right, let's not waste time. Everyone still has bookings to earn money from this afternoon." Young Master Mao waved