As one of the six largest cities in Kanto, Joban City is also the largest city in Western Kanto, so its area is naturally very large.
Eminem and Xiaoxia did not blame themselves. After realizing that they were approaching the outskirts of the city, they directly took the city bus and took it all the way to the Pokémon Center in the city center.
The two of them have been hungry all day...
It's not that I ran out of ammunition, but that I didn't try my too ordinary skills today since I knew I was about to arrive in Joban City.
After checking in, the two of them went back to their rooms to wash up. Before leaving, they made an appointment to meet at the Pokémon Center's restaurant - the Pokémon Center's restaurant is self-service, and it's free for trainers traveling in the first year, so...
…It suits Eminem and Xiaoxia’s current level of hunger!
After a simple wash, Eminem put on clean clothes and went to the restaurant on the top floor - the Pokémon Center in Joban City. The scale is naturally not comparable to that in a small town. This is one of the five Pokémon Centers in the city.
First, there is also a dedicated Pokémon medical building. This building where human trainers rest is also thirty-three stories high.
Even so, it is still overcrowded - in terms of accommodation, it only accepts new trainers and professional trainers with eight or more badges!
Other trainers…
It’s okay to come and treat Pokémon, but you’d better find a hotel to stay on your own!
As a pure newbie, Eminem didn't have to worry about these things in the first year. When he arrived at the restaurant, it happened to be dinner time.
"Huh? Eminem?"
While Eminem was devouring his food, he suddenly heard a somewhat familiar voice.
Looking up...
It was Yuanzi whom I met in Zhenxin Town. At this time, a man was carrying a buffet tray. After seeing an acquaintance, Amu, he came over.
Originally, Yuanzi thought that Eminem would be slower.
However, after arriving in Maple Leaf Town, Eminem did not explore areas too far away from the main road and went directly to Joban City.
Of course, another main reason for "arriving not too late" is that Eminem didn't let Xiaoxia lead the way.
"I also want to get my first badge quickly." Eminem made a casual excuse.
"Eh? Get the first one at Tokiwa Gym? The rules here... forget it, you can get the first one no matter what, hahaha." Sonoko's tone was a little proud.
"Have you already got it?" Seeing that she had already made it so obvious, Eminem asked specifically.
Sure enough, I got a positive answer.
Although Yuanzi didn't want to be a professional trainer, since she had the opportunity, she still took the challenge - the first badge was very simple!
In contrast, the rules of the Tokiwa Gym are actually not very popular among new trainers. The first three badges to challenge here are relatively difficult, because starting from the first badge, he has to assess doubles...
Although the official competitions are all mixed singles and doubles matches, there are very few gyms that require doubles for newcomers who do not have three badges.
Because he was not good at complimenting others, Eminem just gave a few simple compliments, and then changed the subject and asked: "Where are Shinichi and Xiaolan?"
When Yuanzi heard this, she immediately showed a snickering expression - when Eminem saw this, she knew that she must have done something to bring the couple together.
"I originally asked them to go to Joban Amusement Park together... then I got sick!" Sonoko said confidently.
Obviously she was pretending to be ill.
"Amusement park..." Upon hearing this, Eminem looked a little strange.
Then I looked into the distance and saw the Ferris wheel of Joban Amusement Park.
amusement park?
should……
Not that...
When we get to the amusement park, something will happen to Shinichi, right?
"Huh? Eminem, who are you friends with?" Xiaoxia also came over at this time. Fortunately, the table was for four people.
"Well, I met Yuanzi before in Zhenxin Town...this is my traveling companion, Xiaoxia." Eminem introduced the two of them to each other.
Both of them have outgoing and cheerful personalities. Although one is the eldest lady of the Suzuki Group and the other is the second generation of the museum, they have no airs and Eminem did not say much about their identities.
Soon the two of them started chatting on their own, and they were a bit more harmonious than when Yuanzi and Eminem were alone. Eminem... was very pleased, and began to use her "strength" to concentrate on "stirring" to fill her stomach!
On the contrary, Xiaoxia, because she had the presence of Yuanzi whom she had just met, restrained her "strength" a little, and kept glaring at Eminem who was "twirling" wildly.
Yuanzi just ate normally, and soon entered the dessert stage, and Xiaoxia looked like she was full...
Finally, before Yuanzi left, the two made an appointment to go shopping together tomorrow - and then introduce another friend to Xiaoxia.
After that Xiaoxia...
After Yuanzi left, we had another round of hard dishes. Even though we had already eaten desserts, we even got another steak!
Seeing Eminem's eyes, Xiaoxia felt a little embarrassed, then forcefully patted the slightly exposed slender waist under her short T-shirt and said: "Of course the other belly is for dessert!"
"I didn't say anything... you're not going to challenge the gym tomorrow?" Eminem also heard about the appointment between Xiaoxia and Yuanzi just now.
"I'll go the day after tomorrow." Xiaoxia was obviously not in a hurry to challenge. After finally arriving in Joban City, she would definitely rest for a few more days.
Eminem did not delay and went to the Viridian Gym the next day.
As one of the six official gymnasiums, the scale of Joban Gym is naturally quite large. It occupies a large area of the campus and is like a combination of a gymnasium, a stadium, and a sports school...
Even if it is Sakaki's property, such a large area cannot be located in the city center, but in a peripheral location.
This is the first badge that Eminem wants to get. It is basically just a process, so naturally no one will pay attention, let alone ask Sakaki to evaluate it in person.
At the door, Eminem also confirmed the requirements for the first badge - in a doubles match, both sides are not allowed to substitute, and props are not allowed...
In other words, only two Pokémon are tested, but they are required to fight in pairs.
As for the props...
Although he can't help it, Eminem is not prepared to use it (Note 1)
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Note 1:
In Pokémon battles in this world, props can also be used, but props cannot be used outside the venue. Instead, Pokémon bring props into the field, which is similar to that in the game. Unless there are special circumstances, ordinary Pokémon can only use one prop.
——This is a limitation of ability.
Generally speaking, there are effects in the game and "props" in this world, but they are not as random as in the game. It is impossible to increase the power of the moves by wearing sunglasses and a headband, and it is impossible to increase the power of the moves by wearing charcoal.
Enhance the fire system...
The Pokémon battle props in this world are not only complex in craftsmanship, but also often require customization - such as the [convex helmet] in the game, which looks like a helmet and can make the Pokémon wearing it have the ability to resist damage.
, but of course there is no such good thing in this world.
Anti-injury props not only need to be customized according to the Pokémon, but also require special training if the Pokémon wants to fight normally after wearing them! There are scenes of Pokémon wearing armor in the theater version... (with pictures)
As for the skill-locking and power-enhancing props in the game called "Hijab", the craftsmanship in this world is more complicated. It essentially locks the dominant gene chain of moves, thereby achieving the purpose of stimulating a certain potential...
In contrast, it is more common to bring "tree fruits" to the field, but they are not put on the body like in the game, and then taken out to eat when the blood reaches a certain amount - otherwise, is it good to take them out in advance and eat them?
In order for the fruit to be effective, it not only needs to be processed, but also must be eaten before the battle, and then it will naturally exert its effect in the corresponding state.
The [Battle Potion] processed from tree fruits is the effect of tree fruits in the game. Most tree fruit potions can be refined by a first-level pharmacist, while some powerful potions require expert-level pharmacists.
Whether it is a prop or a medicine, it must resonate with a gene point to be effective. There is only one such gene point, so you can only carry one if nothing happens.