Chapter 621 - 620: Cynthia
After settling Altaria and the Carbink, Cain returned to his backyard.
Originally, he planned to train with his Pokémon, but he received a message from Skye.
After his return, Cain decided to accept a few challenges at the gym, but only if the challengers were strong enough.
Skye had informed him that a very powerful trainer had arrived to challenge the gym.
Cain paused his training with his Pokémon, returned them to their Poké Balls, and headed to the gym.
Skye hadn't mentioned who the challenger was, but Cain knew Skye wouldn't disturb him without a good reason. If the challenger weren't exceptionally strong, Skye, as the interim leader, would have taken on the challenge himself.
Cain didn't live in the gym, but right next door, so it only took him a few minutes to get there.
When Cain entered the gym through the side door, he saw a crowd had already gathered to witness the challenge, along with some others waiting their turn to challenge the gym.
However... all the challengers were off to one side, while one person, arms crossed, stood at the forefront, ignoring the murmurs around them, waiting for Cain to arrive.
It was a woman.
She had long, golden hair, incredibly refined features, like a perfectly crafted doll. She wore a fitted black cape and black pants, giving her an air that was a mix of angel and demon.