Following the map's guidance, Roy arrived in front of a massive building.
Rather than a Gym, it was more like an ultra-large aquarium.
The glass exterior walls shimmered under the sunlight, offering a faint glimpse of the azure water and moving shadows within.
The entrance was decorated with shells and starfish; a sign read "Cerulean Water Park" in large letters, with a smaller note beside it stating "Designated Battle Performance Venue for Cerulean Gym."
"That's strange..." Delia said, repeatedly comparing the map with the surrounding buildings and road signs, her small face filled with confusion. "The map clearly marks the Gym as being right here. Why is there only an aquarium?"
She turned the map over and over, then looked up at the excessively gorgeous building before them.
"Could we have gone the wrong way?"
"We definitely went the wrong way!" Misty's voice suddenly rose, as if she were grasping at a straw. "No matter how you look at it, this place is an amusement park! How could a Gym look like this?"
She tugged hard on Roy's arm, trying to pull him back. "Let's get out of here quickly! We'll ask a local; we must have made a mistake!"
Roy let her tug, but his feet didn't budge an inch.
Familiar with the script, he naturally knew that this was indeed the Cerulean Gym.
Or rather—it was the Cerulean Gym's business model.
In this world, city Gyms were far more than just places to accept challenges and issue badges.
They were vital economic pillars for their cities, controlling at least one core local industry.
The higher the Gym's rank and the stronger the Trainer, the more industries they were involved in within the city.
Therefore, those who could become city Gym Leaders were basically children of wealthy local families with deep roots.
This aquarium was the Gym, and it was also the primary industry managed by The three sisters.
Ticket revenue from water performances, aquarium tours, commercial endorsements... these were the Gym's sources of income.
"Let's go, let's go, Roy!" Misty was still making a final struggle, her whole body practically hanging off Roy's arm. "Look, there isn't even a shadow of a battle arena here. How could it be a Gym?"
"Whether it's a Gym or not, we'll know once we go inside and see."
Roy said indifferently, then strode toward the entrance.
"Wait..."
Misty cried out in surprise, but she was already being dragged forward by Roy.
Delia looked at their retreating backs, then at the map in her hand. After a moment's hesitation, she followed them, muttering softly, "But the map clearly says it's here..."
Upon entering the aquarium, a refreshing mist of water brushed against their faces.
Beneath a massive glass dome lay a vast expanse of azure water.
On both sides of the passage were transparent glass walls, allowing visitors to view the underwater world up close.
The three of them walked through the aquatic passage to the largest body of water in the center of the building. Roy swiped his pokédex and entered the venue for free.
It was a circular pool over a hundred meters in diameter, surrounded by tiered spectator seating.
Many tourists were currently seated, everyone watching the water's surface with rapt attention.
In the pool, three graceful figures were dancing with Pokemon.
Roy stopped and looked up.
In the water, three stunning mature beauties were performing.
They wore skin-tight swimsuits of different colors, made of a thin material that clung to them, almost blending with their skin as they rippled through the water.
Leading them was the eldest sister, Daisy—her long golden hair fanned out in the water. She had the most voluptuous figure of The three sisters, her swimsuit top stretched tight. She spun gracefully, her long legs flickering in and out of sight amidst the shimmering water.
The second sister, Violet, had blue-purple hair. She was taller, with a slender waist and full hips. As she interacted with a Seel, the supple curves of her body made it impossible to look away.
The youngest, Lily, had pink hair. Though she was the youngest, her development was by no means inferior. She was lively and agile; as she tumbled in the water, her chest heaved like surging waves, and her fair skin stood out strikingly against the azure water.
Their performance was less like battle training and more like an artistic dance.
They coordinated perfectly with the Seel Pokemon, performing various high-difficulty maneuvers—flips, spins, and lifts... water droplets refracted the lights into a rainbow of colors.
Gasps of admiration and applause broke out from the audience from time to time.
Roy stood at the highest point of the spectator stands, arms crossed, scrutinizing the performance below.
"Hmm, so white and large. Not bad at all."
"Right, right!" Misty, still hiding behind Roy, subconsciously chimed in upon hearing this. "These are Seel carefully raised by the Cerulean Gym. Their potential is quite good! Both in terms of size and coat color!"
Delia blinked and looked at Misty in confusion. "Misty, didn't you just say this wasn't the Cerulean Gym? Why are you calling them 'Cerulean Gym's Seel' now?"
"Eh? I... did I say that?" Misty's expression froze, and her eyes began to wander. "That... I meant 'if this were the Cerulean Gym'... right! It was a hypothetical. Just watch the show, watch the show! Look how great that Seel is!"
She quickly changed the subject, though her heart was already wailing.
It's over, it's over... I let it slip... I just hope Roy didn't notice... However, Roy only gave a faint smile and continued to appreciate the "white and large" Seel in the water.
It had to be said that Misty's three sisters—Daisy, Violet, and Lily—were top-tier in terms of both figure and looks.
The flexibility and coordination they displayed while dancing in the water brought out the charm of the female body to the extreme.
However, their Pokemon battling skills were pathetically weak.
But... that was fine.
If they weren't good at Pokemon battles, being good at other kinds of battles was also acceptable.
As a fan of the Three Kingdoms, the plot of "Three Heroes vs. Lu Bu" was Roy's favorite... The magnificent water performance came to an end amidst the audience's enthusiastic applause.
The three sisters leaped gracefully out of the water and stood by the poolside to acknowledge the audience.
The audience began to leave one after another.
Roy patted Delia, who was still in a daze., then glanced again at Misty, who was already trying to curl up into a ball.
"Let's go say hello and ask about the Gym."
"Wait! Roy!" Misty grabbed the corner of his shirt, her voice carrying a hint of pleading.
"How about... how about we come back tomorrow? Look, they must be very busy right now..."
"Strike while the iron is hot." Roy remained unmoved and dragged her toward the area below.
"Ah, wait! I—I'll walk by myself!"
Misty still wanted to struggle, but Roy's hand was like an iron pincer. She could only steel herself and follow, though her steps grew slower and slower.
Misty practically shrunk behind Roy, using his body to hide herself. Her head was lowered so much it was almost buried in her chest, hoping only to delay being discovered by her sisters for one more second.
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