After settling in at the Sootopolis Gym, Young Master Mao led Kimarō to meet Mr. Juan at the Gym's main battlefield.
"Normally, as the final Gym in the Hoenn Region, and also the Pokémon League's quality inspector,
our Sootopolis Gym's rules call for five Pokémon in a round-robin elimination match consisting of one double battle and three single battles.
However, Gary, your record speaks for itself, so today's match will consist of just three single battles," Mr. Juan said with a smile.
Gary glanced at Wallace beside him, and Wallace awkwardly looked up at the sky.
He definitely hadn't reminded Juan that this guy played even dirtier in double battles...
Looking at the relieved master and pupil, Young Master Mao immediately started grumbling inwardly.
What, you think single battles mean you can rest easy? Believe me, I'll tear your Gym apart!
"Then we'll follow your rules." Young Master Mao gave him a sunny smile.
At the sidelines, Kimarō was recording with his phone. Study materials had to be saved and shared with his roommates, of course.
Seeing Young Master Mao's smile, the little fellow shuddered...
Every time his teacher smiled like that, someone was in for trouble...
"I'll serve as the referee." Wallace declined the invitation to sit in the stands and chose a front-row seat for the show instead.
"Then this will be my first Pokémon. Experience the joys of water, Luvdisc!" Juan sent out his first Pokémon.
It was a small pink fish shaped like a heart.
As a Master Coordinator, Juan was well versed in overcoming strength with weakness. That was also one of the things he enjoyed about battling.
The Sootopolis Gym was a typical Water-type Gym, with a composite battlefield made up of a huge swimming pool and several floating platforms.
It wasn't friendly to