[Ding! Series quest updated: Setting an example as a teacher! Please obtain eight Gym Badges in order, along with the previously specified Ribbon. Rewards: CG Points, random Mega Evolution stones ×3, random held items ×2.]
As expected, the moment Young Master Mao stepped onto the battlefield, System Bro popped up to make his presence known again.
"Looks like I'll have to teach and grind levels at the same time." Young Master Mao scratched his head.
At Roxanne's request, a teacher from the School Referee Department came to referee the Gym match.
With both sides ready, the referee waved the flags in both hands to officially begin.
Since this was a teaching demonstration, the referee followed the standard procedures to the letter.
"The Rustboro Gym Challenge will now begin. Each side is limited to two Pokémon.
"The match will end when both Pokémon on either side are unable to battle.
"Only the challenger may switch Pokémon during the match.
"Now, let the match begin!"
"Here we go!" With a spirited sweep of her arm, Roxanne threw a Poké Ball onto the field.
Bang! A round stone appeared before everyone.
"A Geodude." Kimarō nodded.
"Rustboro Gym specializes in Rock types. Water-, Grass-, and Fighting-type Pokémon are recommended for finishing the match," Young Master Mao reminded them, tilting his head.
Brendan's confidence instantly swelled! He currently had one Water type and one Grass type. Didn't that mean he had this in the bag?
"But today, I want to teach you another way to battle." Young Master Mao tossed out a Poké Ball. "Duskull, go!"
"Heh heh~" A gray-black skull appeared on the field.
Kimarō's eyes widened in delight. He hadn't expected Gary to have a Duskull too.
"A Ghost type? A little tricky, but not too tricky." Roxanne smiled confidently.
"Geodude,