Chapter 211: Kong calamity!
“So? The Pewter Gym has brought its trainers here to my Gym?” said Kong grandly.
He gestured to Greta. “One child fights with a straightforward path, while the other…” Kong let his attention drift to A.J. causing Greta to pout. I could only frown. This was an unusual start to the match.
He should have just focussed on one of them.
I knew that I was guilty of comparing them to each other, but to have another do it? And publicly? That raised some flags for me.
“You, boy? You seek to challenge yourself the most and grow, don’t you?”
A.J. nodded firmly. “I know the shelter that I have now is temporary, even if it is long enough for my needs I can’t become lazy! I want to be the best! Not mediocre!” A.J. said with a thump of his fist to his chest.
Greta twitched. “I’m not mediocre! I’m just being frugal with my strength!” she snapped and I had to nod. Her path forward was hers, and A.J.’s was his.
It was known that tougher paths in the Gyms, such as challenging through the gauntlet matches, earnt more respect, but that didn’t mean you should disparage a person for taking an easier path. I cupped my hands. “You tell em Greta!” I called out.
Kong’s gaze snapped to mine and I locked eyes with him.