Mauville City, located at the very heart of the Hoenn Region, had once been an industrial city that took pride in its energy and electrical systems.
Later, after becoming sister cities with Lumiose City in Kalos, it had completely transformed into a major economic hub.
Viewed from a distance, it had already become an enormous enclosed cityscape.
It boasted an indoor shopping street, a food court, a Gym, and a whole range of other facilities.
It was also home to the Hoenn Region's largest television station, Mauville TV Station.
The Cornerstone Tower in Mauville City's central park had even been modeled after Lumiose City's Prismatic Prism Tower, symbolizing the friendship between the two cities.
After spending the night at the Budew Hotel, Brendan and Kimarō, who headed out with Gary that day, were truly taken aback.
Riding the elevator to Mauville City's second level above the ground, Brendan could not help marveling. "This is the first time I've heard of building an entire city with two floors."
"Well, this is the city of Mr. Wattson, an Electric-type Gym Leader," Gary explained with a smile. "Electric-type Gym Trainers all seem to be infrastructure fanatics.
"Sunyshore City with its fully automated solar power supply, New Mauville with its two-level enclosed layout, and Lumiose City with its Prismatic Prism Tower.
"Even Vermilion City's infrastructure is far above the average for its region.
"As far as high-tech cities in Hoenn that can outshine Mauville City go, there's probably only the technological metropolis of LaRousse City."
"Then... Teacher, from what you're saying, old man Wattson must be really strong, right?" Kimarō asked curiously.
"He... should be all right..." The corners of Young Master Mao's mouth twitched.
Compared to the genius Volkner, the old man was actually more like Clemont of Lumiose City.
He had devoted