Chapter 19: Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [19]
When Brock saw Luo Yuan's Gyarados, he was taken aback.
Out of all the Kanto gym badges, the Boulder Badge from Pewter Gym was often considered one of the easiest to earn. Every year, Brock was used to facing rookies with little experience and teams mainly made up of unevolved or just slightly evolved starter Pokémon.
To have a challenger suddenly bring out a powerhouse like Gyarados? That was definitely a first.
For a moment, Brock looked at Luo Yuan—standing there with his strong Pokémon, exuding confidence—and couldn't help but feel a pang of bitterness. Here he was, taking on the responsibilities of a Gym Leader at such a young age, raising his younger siblings alone, while other trainers like Luo Yuan could just focus on getting stronger.
But despite his feelings, Brock had a duty to uphold the challenge.
"Alright, Onix, let's do this!"
Now facing a formidable opponent, Brock set aside any prior underestimations. Luo Yuan was clearly strong, and he'd need to take this seriously.
The massive Onix moved forward at Brock's command, its segmented rock body grinding against the gym floor, stirring up vibrations that would make many Pokémon hesitate.
But Gyarados was unfazed.
"Gyarados, head on!" Luo Yuan called out.
"Roaaar!"