The Goldenrod Gym is located in the central area of Goldenrod City. It is a uniquely styled building—its entire exterior resembles a giant pink Miltank with a round body and four short legs.
But that's only apparent from a distance. Up close, you'll find that the Goldenrod Gym is quite grand and imposing.
Due to the presence of the Battle Pyramid in Goldenrod City, the number of challengers at the Goldenrod Gym isn't very high.
If it weren't for the Silver Conference's popularity, there might not be any challengers at the Goldenrod Gym with the Battle Pyramid in town.
Actually, for a Gym Leader, this might not be a bad thing. It allows them to take a break.
Even if the Gym Leader defeats multiple challengers, their salary won't increase.
Of course, for those ambitious Gym Leaders who want to improve and become stronger, battles are the best encouragement and reward.
The Goldenrod Gym Leader Whitney uses Normal Type Pokemon, her most famous being her Miltank which is said to possess unmatched Divine Power and can defeat challengers with ease!
Ash confirmed Whitney's information last night; she's quite a strong Gym Leader but not at that kind of extraordinary Gym Leader level.
What is the extraordinary level? Gym Leaders like Giovanni, Sabrina, and Blaine are the extraordinary level; Gym Leader Pokemon should honestly be at Gym Level or below!
What does it mean to be at Elite Level? Isn't that the extraordinary version?
Therefore, although Whitney is powerful, she's not at the extraordinary level, so when facing her, Ash can bring out some Pokemon he hasn't used in a long time.
"Here we are," Ash looked up at the sign to confirm they hadn't gone the wrong way.
"Finally here," Misty stretched, feeling refreshed after a good night's sleep, "But Ash, is your health really okay? You fainted just yesterday."
"I'm fine now!" Ash moved his shoulders, which made a cracking sound, "See? Just like usual."
"Pika Pika~" Pikachu also jumped off Ash's shoulder, doing some stretching exercises, its tail making slapping sounds.
Ash and the group stepped over the threshold, and the view opened up—the entrance directly led to the Gym's battle arena, with no corridor or entryway.
The arena was bigger than expected, surrounded by several rows of simple bleachers where many people sat watching the matches.
Rows of white lights shone from the ceiling, illuminating the space brightly. The edge lines of the arena were still new, having been recently renovated.
Standing at the center of the arena were two people: one was a referee in a black uniform, the other was a girl with pink twin-tails.
Her skin was pale to the point of transparency, wearing a white jacket with a bit of red stripes on the sleeves, and denim shorts exposing her long, straight legs. At the moment, she was retracting a Pokeball with a relaxed smile at the corner of her mouth.
Opposite her was a challenger, a boy who looked like a newbie, dejectedly retracting his fallen Pokemon and leaving the arena in gloomy defeat.
"Next—" The referee looked up at the entrance, his gaze falling on Ash and his group.
The pink twin-tailed girl also turned to them, her large eyes meeting Ash's gaze.
At that moment, a shadow dashed from behind the group with an incredible Speed, appearing before Whitney in the blink of an eye.
It was Brock.
Somehow, he had made it to the center of the arena, lightly clasping Whitney's hands, kneeling on one knee, showing a deeply affectionate demeanor.
"You must be Goldenrod Gym Leader Whitney! As beautiful as the rumors! No, a million times more beautiful than the rumors!" Brock's voice trembled slightly, "I'm Brock, a Trainer and Breeder from Pewter City! I'm love-struck at first sight! Please allow me—"
Before he could finish, a slender but strong hand seized his collar from behind.
"Get back here!!!" Misty unleashed terrifying Gigan Strength, pulling Brock straight back!
This guy just can't catch a break; the moment you're not watching, he runs off, even though the previous challenger hasn't left yet and there are still some spectators around. What a huge embarrassment!
Ash shook his head helplessly, ignoring Brock's "performance," and headed straight to the arena.
"Sorry about that, Whitney. My friend is a bit impulsive, so I hope you won't mind his earlier behavior." Ash didn't expect to be apologizing for Brock's actions one day.
Whitney wasn't angry; rather, she seemed interested in the earlier antics. She shook her head and said, "It's all right; it's just that your friend praised me embarrassingly. I take it you're the challenger?"
"I'm Ash from Pallet Town. Nice to meet you." Ash stood on the command platform and nodded to her.
Whitney's eyes suddenly widened, as if recalling something: "Wait—Ash? Ash from Pallet Town?! The Quartz Conference Champion? The Ash who defeated Elite Lorelei?!"
"Uh, that's me." Ash scratched his head.
Whitney took a brisk step forward, looking at Ash from all angles as if he were a rare treasure.
She hadn't looked closely before, but now realized the person was indeed Ash himself!