"Mauville City is just ahead. Should we challenge Mauville Gym first, or go look for Elite Four Sidney?"
Hilda looked at the faint outline of Mauville City in the distance, then turned to Gary beside her and asked.
"Of course we should challenge Mauville Gym first." Before Gary could reply, Rosa blurted out the answer.
"After all, we don't know where Elite Four Sidney is right now. As long as we take care of our own business first, we'll have plenty of time afterward to look for him."
Rosa had her own reasons for it as well.
"What do you think, Gary?" After hearing Rosa out, Hilda pondered for a moment before turning to Gary for his opinion.
"I think Gary definitely thinks the same way I do. Isn't that right, Gary?" After saying that, Rosa, his so-called girlfriend, coquettishly shook Gary's arm.
"I think Rosa's idea is pretty good." With Rosa pleading like that, and since Gary also thought her suggestion was good, he nodded and agreed.
"Then it's settled. We'll challenge Mauville Gym first!"
Seeing that Gary, the backbone of their traveling group, agreed with Rosa's suggestion, Hilda had no reason to object. Besides, she felt the same way as Gary and Rosa.
"Great! Then let's push on to Mauville City and challenge Mauville Gym!"
Seeing that both Gary and Hilda agreed with her, Rosa was brimming with spirit as she held her head high and strode to the front of the group.
"Even if we're going to challenge Mauville Gym first, there's no need to rush that much!" Seeing Rosa act as if she would challenge the Gym the moment they reached Mauville City, Hilda was rendered speechless.
"Yeah. After traveling for the past few days, both we and our Pokémon are exhausted. We should rest for