novelraw Chapter 190 190: The Gym Inspection
Chapter 190 190: The Gym Inspection
Viridian Gym
Sam walked side by side with a young woman, calmly introducing the situation of the Gym.
"Gym Leader Sam, you don't need to waste time saying nice things," said Nurse Joy, cutting him off bluntly.
"I already know more about Viridian Gym than you think. Let's skip the talk—when does the test start?"
Sam paused, then smiled wryly.
Impatient, huh…
"Whenever you're ready, I'm ready."
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"First, take me to see your Pokémon," Joy said coldly.
"If there are no issues, we'll begin immediately."
Strict. Completely businesslike.
Honestly, Sam preferred it this way.
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Pokémon Care Facility – Viridian Gym
With a flick of his wrist, Sam released four Pokémon.
Scyther. Charizard. Aerodactyl. Gyarados.
The moment they appeared—
Joy frowned.
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"What type are you planning to designate as the official Gym type?"
She had inspected many Gyms before—
But never one with such a chaotic mix of types.
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"Flying-type," Sam replied calmly.
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"…Flying-type?"
Joy looked at him like she'd misheard.
Viridian Gym—
A Gym famous for Ground-types—
And he wanted to turn it into a Flying-type Gym?
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Yes, technically—
Scyther, Charizard, Aerodactyl, and Gyarados could all count as Flying-type.
But still…
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Joy's expression darkened.
"Your Pokémon are far too strong," she said.
"A Gym Leader must face all kinds of challengers. This lineup is completely unsuitable for beginners."
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"Beginners?"
Sam raised an eyebrow, almost laughing.
"I didn't know Viridian Gym accepted beginner Trainers."
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Joy's face turned cold.
"Every Gym Leader is required to accept all challengers."
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Sam didn't hold back.
"Then why didn't the previous leader—Giovanni—have to?"
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Silence.
Then—
Joy sneered.
"What right do you have to compare yourself to Mr. Giovanni?"
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Sam understood instantly.
A fan.
So the League had done a good job hiding Giovanni's true identity.
If she knew her idol was the leader of Team Rocket—
Would she still talk like this?
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That thought almost made Sam laugh.
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"Hmph. Reflect on yourself," Joy continued disdainfully.
"You used connections to steal Mr. Giovanni's Gym. I hate people like you the most."
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Sam's expression turned cold.
"You hate people like me?"
He looked at her with open contempt.
"I hate people like you too."
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Joy stiffened.
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"If I'm not mistaken," Sam continued, voice sharp,
"you've lived a pampered life in the Joy family."
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"So what?" Joy said proudly.
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"Then that explains it," Sam said flatly.
"Only someone spoiled their whole life could end up this naive."
"Didn't your family teach you not to offend people casually?"
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Joy instinctively took a step back.
For a moment—
She felt real pressure.
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Sam's voice dropped, cold and sharp.
"Come with me."
"I'll show you exactly why I became the Viridian Gym Leader."
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At this point—
His impression of her had completely frozen over.
Even a family known for kindness like the Joy family—
Had exceptions.
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Joy snapped back to her senses.
Anger replaced the fear.
Humiliated… by him?
Unacceptable.
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I'll teach him a lesson.
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Battle Arena – Viridian Gym
Before the match even began—
The tension was already suffocating.
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Yellow sensed it immediately.
But she stayed silent.
Obediently, she stepped forward—
Holding the referee flag with both hands.
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After confirming both sides were ready—
She announced:
"Battle… begin!"
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Joy wasted no time.
"I'll show you the difference between you and Mr. Giovanni!"
"Come out—my partner!!!"
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A flash of light—
And a sleek, elegant Pokémon appeared.
Blue lower body. Jet-like wings. Red triangular chest mark.
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Sam's expression twitched.
Seriously?
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Latios.
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Of all things—
A Legendary Pokémon.
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Unbelievable.
Someone like him—who worked step by step—
Didn't have one.
But this spoiled girl?
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Pokémon: Latios
Type: Dragon / Psychic
Strength: Champion (Beginner Level)
Potential: Champion
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Still—
Sam wasn't shaken.
He had seen far worse.
Mewtwo.
Deoxys.
Compared to them—
Latios wasn't enough to intimidate him.
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Joy had already crossed the line—
Bringing out a Pokémon of this level in an official inspection.
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So Sam stopped holding back.
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If she wants to play like this…
Then I'll show her the consequences.