Despite being the Gym in the city with Johto's highest GDP, the Goldenrod Gym had remarkably understated decor.
It had only a simple sports hall and a gold-lettered sign.
But if you stepped inside, you would discover a whole different world.
The Gym's interior was as magnificent as a medieval palace!
After all, Whitney considered herself a pretty little princess. Anyone online calling her a Miltank was slandering her!
The Gym's battlefield and Whitney's bedroom were at the very back. The outer area housed training grounds for the Gym's students and staff.
Passing Trainers would also visit the Gym from time to time. Those with limited skill were dealt with by the assistants and Gym students.
In her room, Whitney held her phone and played Overgrow Technology's newly released game, Pokémon Golden Shovel.
"Just one more for a three-star Miltank. Time to go all in! Reroll!" Her little hands worked furiously, constantly cycling through the Pokémon in the pool.
Shing! A glittering gold five-cost Miltank! Infinite Rollout and an instant board wipe were right before her eyes!
"Gym Leader!" came a cry from the door.
Tap. Whitney stared silently at her phone screen. Re... rerolled... aah!!!
Yanking open the door, Whitney's face was thunderous. "Xiaomei, this had better be important, or I'll punch that cutesy act right out of you..."
The Gym's sparring assistant, Xiaomei, lowered her head helplessly. "Um, Whitney, there are Pokémon out front challenging the Gym..."
"It's just a Gym challenge, isn't it? Who are they?" Turning off her phone, Whitney casually grabbed the Poké Balls from her desk, ready to meet the challenging Pokémon Trainer.
"N-no... not a Pokémon Trainer... just a group of Pokémon..." Xiaomei lowered her head, blushing.
"What did you say?" Whitney turned back in surprise. "Without a Pokémon Trainer, how do you