Chapter 482 - Construction of the Gym

Before the night of the next day, Aoki returned to Verdanturf Town on Tropius.

In just a few days, the originally quiet Verdanturf Town had undergone tremendous changes.

The first is Verdanturf Town, which had never had a high-rise building.

Finally, it had its first building with more than ten floors.

The Water-type Gym in Verdanturf Town!

Today, this Gym in Verdanturf Town can be considered a new landmark building, and it is also the place the residents of Verdanturf Town are most proud of.

Without Aoki's knowledge, the mayor of Verdanturf Town had changed.

When Matsuda was here last time, Aoki told him about the mayor's son, and Matsuda took the matter seriously. After a day of investigation, he directly confirmed the charges.

The mayor's family was taken away, and the mayor's son's resistance was useless against Matsuda.

Then the League assigned someone new to serve as mayor.

And this new mayor, although not particularly skilled, knew a lot about Aoki's achievements.

The youngest mid-level Breeder in the history of the League, the head of the Gym in the Hoenn region, and a friend of the heir of Devon Corporation, Steven.

With these titles stacked together, the mayor did not dare to underestimate Aoki and did his best to support the construction of the Verdanturf Town Gym, granting approval to all requests without delay.

It could be said that in the current Verdanturf Town, Aoki's Gym was the most respected place by everyone.

And without them knowing, the real owner of the Gym, Aoki, had returned quietly.

The Gym was built next to Aoki's former house, a Water-type Gym standing ten stories tall with a vast space.

Aoki was a bit surprised when he saw the Gym.

The League's dedicated construction team was indeed experienced in Gym construction.

Although this Gym was not on the same level as those in major Hoenn cities, it was still quite significant for a smaller town.

Aoki had also been generous with funding.

Moreover, the captain of the construction team had received orders from higher-ups. While Aoki might not have been the most influential figure in the League, he was certainly among the most well-known.

A direct and proper member of the League!

With the League Breeder Association backing him, the construction team had no choice but to do their best.

The architectural style of the Gym was modern, and the internal structure perfectly suited a Water-type Gym. There were many pools of varying sizes inside.

Of course, aside from water arenas, there were other types of battlefields, including rock, grass, and sand venues.

However, as a Water-type Gym, the most important feature was its water battlefield. The drainage system and battlefield replacement facilities were top-notch.

Surrounding the battle arena was a large circular audience area, capable of holding nearly ten thousand spectators.

For a small town like Verdanturf Town, an auditorium that could accommodate 10,000 people was remarkable.

Verdanturf Town had never had such a facility before.

Many residents were already eagerly awaiting the Gym's opening and the first Gym battle.

A certain fee would be charged for tickets, but the price was set low enough that most people in Verdanturf Town could afford it.

Aoki walked through the Gym's main hall, briefly familiarizing himself with the facilities inside.

Two words came to mind.

Completely satisfied!

Aoki was quite pleased with the Gym.

He made the final payment of 2 million Pokecoins to the construction team captain. With the full amount settled, the Gym officially belonged to Aoki.

However, for such a large Gym, Aoki was currently the only one inside, making it feel rather empty.

A certain number of staff members would be needed, and some town residents could be recruited.

This would also provide job opportunities for the community.

Additionally, Gym Leaders could take on apprentices, who could help manage the Gym in the Leader's absence and assist with daily operations.

Aoki planned to entrust these responsibilities to Skye and his group, which would also grant them official League identities.

As for potential risks, no one would casually investigate the identities of Gym apprentices, so there was nothing to worry about.

After touring the main hall, Aoki went upstairs to inspect the rest of the Gym.

The building had ten floors, with the first floor being the largest and most significant. The upper floors were designated for staff, apprentices, and the Gym Leader.

The second floor would likely house staff and apprentices, along with shared facilities.

As for the remaining floors, their specific purposes would be decided by Aoki himself.

He hadn't yet settled on all the details.

Aside from the first floor, the upper nine floors were empty, devoid of furniture or decorations, and would need to be furnished gradually.

After finishing his inspection, Aoki exited the Gym.

There was still time before the Gym's official opening, during which Aoki had plenty to prepare.

Although Verdanturf Town was getting a Gym, a single Gym alone was not enough for the town's development.

Several key facilities were still missing in Verdanturf Town.

The most important of these was a Pokémon Center.

Aoki would need to submit a request to the League for this, but as a Gym Leader, his request should not face much difficulty.

Additionally, Aoki needed to visit Steven.

They would discuss the economic development of Verdanturf Town.

Now that Verdanturf Town had some economic potential, Aoki planned to involve Devon Corporation in its development, creating a win-win situation.

It would no longer be a one-sided favor from Steven.

After all, friendships could wear thin if one party constantly sought favors.

Another crucial issue was the reopening of the black market.

With Verdanturf Town's economy set to expand, the underground scene would inevitably return.

Alec and his team, whom Aoki had been training, were now strong enough to maintain daily security in the black market.

As Aoki made his way to the backyard, he pondered various issues that required attention.

Fortunately, the backyard was close to the Gym, and his thoughts were soon interrupted by the Pokémon's activities.

After an entire day of absorbing and digesting the Larvitar Egg's energy, the Pokémon Catalyst could be used again.

This was the second one, and if everything went smoothly, the third one would be available tomorrow.

At the latest, the pseudo-legendary Pokémon Larvitar would hatch the day after tomorrow.

At that point, Aoki would see whether the massive investment in Larvitar had been worth it.

All the Pokémon were released, quickly finding their respective tasks.

The four younger Pokémon played nearby, while Honchkrow and the others immediately started their training.

Aoki sat down on the ground, holding the incubator in his arms.