That's the Indigo league.
Which I've got a newfound appreciation for, because Indigo dye vats are a real pain in the butt to prepare and get right.
I'm neutral of Gary.
Or actually, I kinda miss the times when the in-game rivals were a mean.
The rival in the latest game is pretty much a pureblood idiot.
"Oh, you picked the Water-type starter? IMMA PICK FIRE!!!"
"I don't care about battling, I just wanna eat malasadas all day long."
"HURRDEDURR WHY CAN I NEVER DEFEAT YOU?! D:"
Seriously... >->
That's even more annoying than Gary.
At least he tried.
And by defeating him even with his cheap and low tactics, you prove yourself to REALLY be the stronger and better trainer.
It FEELS like an achievement to beat him.
This just feel like a pointless speed bump and that's kinda boring.