Pokémon Court

Three days later, Glacia summoned Lucy Joy and Aida to review Terrance’s submitted proposal.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

This was already the third review of the proposal by the time it reached Glacia.

The first two reviews were conducted by professional members of the Gym Review Team.

By the time it was passed to Glacia, the review suggestions had already been annotated.

“Bug-type Pokémon have a fast growth cycle, so there’s no need to worry about a lack of Pokémon needed for facing rookie Trainers. However, for intermediate-level Trainers, the Gym Leader will need to bring out a Pokémon with a certain level of strength…”

Glacia tapped the table, having a bit of a headache.

“Should we test the strength of Terrance’s strongest Bug-type Pokémon?” she pondered, unsure of how to proceed.

But it had already been tested, and the one who conducted the test was Phoebe, another member of the Elite Four. Was further testing even necessary?

Lucy Joy waited silently. She wasn’t directly under the direct jurisdiction of the Hoenn League, so she didn’t need to overthink; her job was simply to carry out orders.

However, Aida, observing Glacia’s shifting expressions, wanted to help his superior and cautiously offered his input.

“The Gym’s test focuses on Pokémon coordination. It borrows elements from Pokémon Contests, but its core purpose is to emphasize the skillful use of a Pokémon’s unique traits. This makes it much harder than testing basics or perseverance, and second only to testing intelligence, affinity, and other qualities.”

Glacia still felt at a loss. The Ice Beauty was once again facing a dilemma.

“This Terrance… is a Top Coordinator,” she said slowly.

Lucy Joy and Aida both nodded in agreement. That was correct.

“Then what’s left to assess?”

The three of them exchanged glances. Testing a Top Coordinator’s coordination skills?

Who would be qualified to conduct the assessment?

Even the two Inspectors present might not have the same level of expertise in coordination as a Top Coordinator.

Everyone has their area of expertise…

“Even within the Review Team, there’s no one particularly skilled in coordination. And even if there were, the title of Top Coordinator already proves his ability. It would be meaningless…”

Glacia sighed deeply.

Unless… they sent an Elite Four member to personally conduct the assessment.

But such a move would be even more pointless. Since they already know his capabilities, wasting the Elite Four’s valuable time on a mere formality was not worth it. ℝ

“You two, check if the report on his Gym Pokémon is accurate, and then proceed to notify him about the next phase of the assessment,” Glacia instructed.

“Yes!” the two replied in unison.

…..

Although Ayan still hasn’t left the construction team under the Everreach Group, the Machop now belongs to him.

So it can be said that he was now free from any burden.

Ayan approached Terrance again, asking whether he should take the test for professional referee certification, as Terrance had suggested earlier.

Terrance’s response was simple: there’s no rush.

If Terrance hadn’t guessed wrong, the next phase of the assessment would involve selecting a site for the Gym and preparing the necessary facilities.

To establish a Gym, they might need to seek help from the corporation behind Ayan. After all, they had also been responsible for building the Pokémon Contest Hall. Building a Gym seemed like something they would gladly take on.

Pokémon Contest Hall and Gym weren’t ordinary buildings; they symbolize a place. Having their name attached to such projects would be a mark of prestige, giving the company no reason to decline—there might even be discounts on the costs involved.

At that time, Ayan could remain in Fallarbor Town for a while longer.

During this period without much work, Terrance began teaching Ayan and Scarlet the basics of combat knowledge, as well as the responsibilities and obligations of a Gym Trainer.

Gyms also had the perk of recommending their apprentices for free Trainer licenses. Each Gym has a fixed annual quota, which is a significant benefit.

This was why many families in the past were eager to send their children to train as Gym apprentices. Not only would they gain knowledge, but if a Gym Trainer took a liking to them, they could become licensed Trainers for free and might even inherit the Gym one day.

Meanwhile, Terrance continued to instill the concepts of Pokémon Contests into his five little bugs.

The unique style of Fallarbor Gym, blending coordination with traditional battles, began to take shape at the foot of Mt. Chimney.

Except for Beedrill, the other Pokémon were being trained under Beautifly’s guidance. From basic moves to elegant techniques, all of them began to exhibit traces of Beautifly’s style.

Beedrill, however, held a special role within the Gym. It was the designated powerhouse for dealing with hotheaded Trainers.

Terrance had already anticipated that once Fallarbor Gym officially opened, a bunch of Trainers would resist this “Pokémon Contest-style” battling approach. At that time, sending out Beedrill to use Twineedle would be the best way to counterattack.

….

A few days earlier.

After returning home, Kotoko asked her parents about the Old Green House.

Kotoko had run away from home in her youth and had been missing for such a long time that her parents were heartbroken, assuming something terrible had happened to her.

Now that Kotoko had returned safely, her parents couldn’t bear to scold her. Instead, they cook delicious meals for her almost every day and cherish her even more than before.

Kotoko, not wanting to disappoint them, spent all her time with her parents, even using her Pokémon to help with the farm work.

When Kotoko asked about the Old Green House, her mother’s face lit up with admiration.

“Although they’re not as outstanding as my Kotoko, the kids at the Old Green House have turned out quite well—especially Terrance.”

Terrance was exactly who Kotoko wanted to hear about. A few years ago, he was just another kid like her. She felt as if something significant had changed about him too.

She has gone through experiences she never wanted to face… but what about Terrance?

“By the way, aren’t you curious about that contest hall in town?” her mother asked.

“The Pokémon Contest?” Kotoko scoffed, uninterested in what she considered a frivolous competition. She even looked down on it. “I haven’t paid attention.”

“I guess Terrance probably had a lot to do with it. You know, he became a Top Coordinator not too long ago,” her mother said.

“Yes, he was even on TV,” her father chimed in, lighting a cigarette.

So that was it.

Kotoko smiled and shook her head. She had overthought things—it turned out he was just a Coordinator.

As for being on TV?

In the final stages of the League Conference, which Trainer doesn’t get some screen time?

Her curiosity about Terrance’s changes dissipated entirely. Coordinator… It seemed like a much simpler path compared to being a Trainer. Yet, achieving the title of Top Coordinator aligned with Kotoko’s childhood understanding of Terrance’s reclusive and mature personality.

It made sense.

Days passed, and as Fallarbor Town’s development moved toward an unknown direction, Terrance received a message from Examiner Lucy Joy. It seemed she was arriving in Fallarbor Town soon.

Pausing his training, Terrance prepared to receive her. After tidying up his clothes, he stepped out of the Old Green House.

At the edge of Fallarbor Town, Inspector Lucy Joy and Aida were curiously observing the small town. The abundant crops gave Fallarbor Town a vibrant and comfortable atmosphere.

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