The winner of that tournament then joins another tournament with the Gym Leaders, and the winner of that one challenges the Champion for the title."

Sonia explained it quickly, while trying not to miss any important details.

"Well, we have a lot of regional Pokémon here, so you’ll have to be a bit more specific there" Sonia said with a smile.

"As for the League, a challenger collects eight badges, just like in any other region. All challengers who collect eight badges enter a tournament against one another. (+)

A soft blush spread across her cheeks. She hadn’t even noticed the loose bra strap, and the wink that followed made her face burn completely.

"Alright… take your time. You’re free to join me whenever you want." She said, her voice now tinged with shyness.

"Thank you, Mister." Sonia said, taking the key. Noticing how tired he looked, she decided not to ask any more questions and turned back to Taunie. "Where exactly is room 207?" she asked, a bit confused and unsure of where to go.

Sonia let out a soft giggle. "None at the moment, Taunie. I'm just enjoying a little break." She explained with a warm smile. "But who knows? Maybe I'll come across a Pokémon that catches my interest."

She motioned for Taunie to join her. "Why don't you come keep me company?"

Seeing that Taunie was struggling, she put even more effort into lightening the luggage to help her.

"Interesting… Is that also why you're advertising it on the main streets?" she asked. The hotel looked nice, just extremely well hidden back here.

// I can understand, take care of yourself!

She grew more surprised when they turned down a narrower street, she had expected a hotel to be right by a main road.

"Are you sure we're going the right way?"

Sonia looked a bit surprised seeing Taunie lift her bags on her own. So, she decided to help, walking beside her and grabbing the bag from the other end so they could carry it together.

"Alright, I'll follow." She said, following Taunie lead. (+)

Sonia looked down at her luggage. She had to admit it was heavy. But at the same time, she would feel bad letting someone else carry it for her.

“I think I’ll be fine. Just lead the way!” She said as she glanced at Taunie again. Only then did she realize how cute she actually was.

“What is going on here?! Why are you two destroying the city over something as trivial as whose Z-Move is better? You can’t even prove that in a battle! And if you insist on trying anyway, at least do it somewhere that doesn’t put everyone else in danger!”

She waited for the next explosion of energy before rushing toward the two trainers who were fighting so recklessly.

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