Under Hakuya's explanation, the chestnut-haired, high-ponytail girl finally nodded in realization.
Since their destinations were both the Snowpoint Gym, they could travel together.
"May I ask, what exactly does Mr. Hakuya intend to negotiate?"
"It's about the MooMoo Milk produced and processed by our own farm. The Gym Leader seems interested in cooperating... Here, I happened to bring several samples; you can taste one."
"Eh? R-Really? Then I'll just take a small sip... gulp... gulp..."
"So sweet... Mmm... feels much better quality than what's on the market... Pignite, when did you get out of the Poké Ball? Hey, hey, hey, don't snatch it—"
Watching the chaotic scene before him, Hakuya couldn't help but smile.
Among the female Trainers he was familiar with so far, this girl named Hilda was similar to Dawn or Whitney—youthful, lively, energetic, and straightforward.
Shifting his gaze slightly, the scenery along the street came into full view at this moment.
Unlike when they first entered, as they went deeper, the surroundings became much livelier.
Visiting Trainers gathered together, unable to hold back from Pokémon battles in the square.
The aroma of cinnamon cocoa wafted from a hot drink stall on the street corner. The stall owner wearing a wool hat was busy, while the Snover at his feet raised its vines, dropping sugar cubes one by one into the cups on the counter.
It had to be said, living in the Pokémon world, besides being erotic with Pokémon girls and female Trainers; farming and the satisfaction of harvest; and occasionally participating in major events like capturing Hunter J and engaging in passionate Pokémon battles...
Traveling everywhere and experiencing the local customs of different cities was also fascinating.
"Ah-Ye (Hakuya), we seem to have arrived at the Snowpoint Gym!"
At the end of the road, the chestnut-haired girl with a high ponytail tugged at Hakuya's sleeve, pointing ahead with her face upturned.
Having chatted all the way, Hilda lost her previous unfamiliarity, and her address became much more affectionate.
"Okay, let's go in."
Hakuya nodded, following her as she pushed the door open.
In games, challenging a Gym usually required going through the Gym maze specially built by the Gym Leader, defeating a few apprentices hiding in corners, and finally meeting the Gym Leader for a one-on-one battle.
However, entering a Pokémon Gym in reality for the first time was still quite different from his impression.
Circular stands surrounded the area. In the dim environment, one could vaguely see an elaborately built ice field in the center.
"Hello, is anyone here? My name is Hilda; we are here to challenge the Gym."
Walking in front, Hilda cupped her hands around her mouth like a trumpet and shouted loudly.
As soon as her voice fell, the lights hanging from the top of the venue were activated, instantly brightening the originally somewhat dim Gym as if it were day.
"Great, finally a challenger!"
On the high stand directly in front, a figure suddenly appeared.
Under the illumination of ice-blue lights, Hakuya could clearly see a youthful and beautiful girl.
Ink-black satin-like long hair cascaded down, tied into twin braids with hair ties.
Under her slightly curved willow eyebrows, a pair of amber beautiful eyes flowed with charm. Her nose was elegant, her lips bright red, combining into a sweet, innocent, pure, and charming face.
A blue-and-white color-blocked short shirt tightly wrapped her upper body. The fabric was propped up into full, plump curves. Swaying slightly with her breathing, one could vaguely glimpse how soft and tempting that snowy mass was.
Exposed outside the pleated skirt, a pair of well-proportioned calves wrapped in blue-and-white striped socks fell straight down—slender, snowy-tender, graceful and elegant.
"Welcome to the Snowpoint Gym!"
She shouted lightly, lifting and throwing off the green cardigan draped over her shoulders.
"Obama~"
Abomasnow, also appearing on the stand, roared to the sky. Dazzling ice crystals fell from the dome like a meteor shower.
With the white inner shirt revealed, the thick blue shirt swung in an arc in the air and was tied dashingly around her waist. The girl with twin braids leaped down.
"So cool!"
Awed by the sudden shout and witnessing such an impactful scene, Hilda widened her beautiful eyes subconsciously.
The much calmer Hakuya raised his head, thinking thoughtfully.
Is this... a carefully designed entrance?
In the Pokémon world, depending on the mastered type and the Gym Leader's personality, each Gym had its own characteristics.
For example, the Cerulean Gym in the Kanto region focused on water performances, and the Saffron Gym provided a three-day trial card for failed challengers to turn into exquisite dolls...
In comparison, the Snowpoint Gym before him was undoubtedly shabbier, only able to innovate in the opening remarks with challengers.
However, before Hakuya could sigh that although this leap of faith was full of chuunibyou vibes, it was indeed somewhat cool, he suddenly realized there was a problem with the girl's landing point—not aiming for the open ground at all, but...
"Cough-cough... sorry, t-truly rude of me~"
After a while, the twin-braided girl, caught by Hakuya in a princess carry, half-covered her face.
She coughed twice, pretending to be calm, her delicate ear tips stained with a thin blush at some point.
If the opening was dashing and cool, this moment was equally shy and awkward.
Probably too excited after not seeing challengers for a long time, she leaped down from the stand. But because she didn't see the position clearly, she fell directly into the black-haired youth's arms.
Doomed, the opening move carefully designed a few days ago had such a huge mistake on its first use—
Feeling the warmth close at hand and the soft touch on her waist and buttocks, the girl with twin braids swallowed, two blushes flying onto her fair, snowy-tender cheeks.
Just as her heart trembled, thinking she should just walk out honestly next time, Hakuya also realized his palm happened to press on that round, voluptuous, soft honey peach.
"Mmm... mmm-hnn..."
Even through a pleated skirt and the blue cardigan tied around her waist, Hakuya could feel the voluptuous meatiness of the two jade buttocks.
If he used a little force, bright red palm prints would likely be left on those snow-white, tender buttock mounds—warm, soft, and moist, making one linger.
"You should be fine, right? I'm going to put you down."
Looking at the girl in his arms with a flushed jade face, unable to stop leaking soft whimpers from her lips, Hakuya didn't take advantage further but put her down gently.
Enhanced by attributes, his body had been strengthened in various aspects. Catching a beautiful girl who wasn't very heavy was obviously a piece of cake.
"Phew... no problems. Thank you very much for your help!"
Moving around on the ground, the twin-braided girl patted her rosy cheeks. Although still shy inside, she thanked Hakuya with gratitude.
"My name is Candice, the Gym Leader of this Snowpoint Gym."
Probably afraid Hakuya and Hilda would think she was weird, she didn't forget to add an explanation at the end.
"Because my Gym is quite idle, I don't see many Trainers coming to challenge in a year... So seeing two challengers, it's inevitable to be a bit excited."
Looking at the empty Gym around her, Candice couldn't help but sigh softly.
Hakuya and Hilda exchanged a glance, both understanding the difficulty of this Gym Leader.
Snowpoint City was located at the northernmost tip of the Sinnoh region. The journey was long, the location remote, plus the cold weather and lack of attractions, leading to the desolate scene of the Snowpoint Gym.
"However, Miss Candice, the only challenger is Hilda."
Sighing in his heart, Hakuya smiled and corrected Candice, then introduced himself.
"And my name is Hakuya, the President of Hiyori Industry Company who contacted you earlier. I came specifically to discuss the MooMoo Milk cooperation..."
Saying this, Hakuya planned to take out the MooMoo Milk samples and the cooperation form he carried.
But at this moment, the twin-braided girl who was still sentimental about the status quo of Snowpoint Gym froze.
As if hearing some earth-shattering news, she grabbed Hakuya's arm with shining eyes, exclaiming in surprise.
"W-Wait a minute, you are Mr. Hakuya, the Legendary Trainer who commands Articuno!!!"