This was an aquarium-like building, with a giant Dewgong sculpture hanging on its front, all flashy and not at all like a Gym.
Before even entering the venue, Adrian vaguely heard cheers and shouts.
"Is this a synchronized swimming performance?"
Adrian's heart stirred, and he quickly entered the venue.
Inside the venue, a huge pool was in the center, where many Water-type pokémon were performing.
Around it were numerous audience seats, all occupied at the moment, with male spectators making up the majority.
Suddenly, three pairs of long, white, beautiful legs shot out from beneath the water, constantly spinning and performing various flashy movements, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
Boom!
The venue immediately erupted in thunderous applause.
"I've arrived at a good time!"
Adrian's eyes lit up, and he quickly found a seat to enjoy the art.
Although the Cerulean Sisters' skill as Gym Leaders was undeniable, their synchronized swimming performance was truly exceptional.
Loved it, loved it!
"Right, I can start a Stream to warm up. The Cerulean Sisters' performance, such high-level art, which netizen could resist such a test?"
Adrian chuckled and immediately took out his phone to start a Stream.
As soon as the Stream started, a large number of netizens, eager for entertainment, immediately poured in.
"Has the Gym challenge started? Waiting to see Old Fish get utterly crushed! Eh? This is…"
"Hiss~ It's actually the Cerulean Gym Sisters' synchronized swimming performance! So beautiful, legs to play with for years!"
"This Streamer is reliable; he actually films the legs. He doesn't treat us brothers as outsiders. I've thoroughly followed him!"
"Streamer, I admit I spoke too loudly before. Please don't take it to heart. Here's fifty cents as a token of my regard."
"Streamer, you've got my coin!"
"Sigh, sigh~ I want to eat!"
…These netizens originally came to see Adrian and Magikarp get utterly crushed, but when they saw the long legs and three beautiful older sisters with different hair colors, their attitude suddenly changed, almost calling him 'godfather.'
"Brothers, synchronized swimming is good! Synchronized swimming must be watched!"
Adrian gave a thumbs up and commented, "Elegant!"
Hearing this, many netizens agreed, and the Stream screen was instantly flooded with the word 'Elegant.'
At this moment, the Stream room was completely harmonious, without any disputes.
The allure of beautiful women was terrifying; Adrian only Streamed the synchronized swimming for a moment, and the number of viewers in his Stream room reached 5,000, more than his follower count.
Crucially, the number of live viewers was still continuously rising.
Before long, the synchronized swimming performance ended, the audience left in an orderly fashion, and the netizens in the Stream room were also reluctant to leave.
Adrian took the opportunity to walk backstage and looked at the three tall, charming women in swimsuits walking towards him, even giving a close-up shot.
"Oh~ Miss Daisy is so gentle!"
"I say the blue-haired Miss Violet is the most beautiful! Who agrees? Who disagrees?"
"Nonsense! The red-haired Miss Lily is the best-looking; she's my mermaid."
"What's so good about faces? Point the camera at the legs, you idiot Streamer!"
…In the Stream room, the previously harmonious atmosphere began to break down, with many netizens starting to argue about the colors and charm of the Cerulean Sisters, even bickering over whether to look at legs or faces.
As for the fact that there are actually four Cerulean Sisters, it seemed no one knew.
"Hey! Little brother, are you our fan?"
The Cerulean Sisters noticed Adrian, put their hands on their hips, and with puffed chests, lectured him, "But it's not right to come backstage without permission and secretly film with your phone, you know!"
"Excuse me, I'm not secretly filming you. I'm just doing a Stream."
Adrian stated his intention, "And I'm not your fan. I'm a Trainer here to challenge the Gym."
"Ah? A Gym challenge?"
Hearing this, the Cerulean Sisters immediately lost interest.
It would have been better if he had come to secretly film them!
At least that would prove their sisters' charm.
However, as Gym Leaders, they couldn't refuse a challenger, so they led Adrian to the battle area by the pool.
But before the battle began, the Cerulean Sisters started arguing among themselves.
Elder sister Daisy: "Violet, this battle is yours."
Second sister Violet quickly declined, "Elder sister! My pokémon isn't in good condition. Why don't we let Lily go instead!"
Hearing this, third sister Lily complained, "What? I was the one who fought the last challenger. According to the order, it should be Elder sister's turn this time."
The three sisters immediately erupted into an argument, each finding reasons to shirk responsibility.
Adrian's forehead was sweating; he wanted to interject but couldn't get a word in.
The three sisters argued for a long time without reaching a conclusion. Left with no choice, Elder sister Daisy smiled at Adrian, "Little brother, why don't you pick one yourself!"
"Then of course I'll choose the best-looking one!"
Adrian grinned, his gaze sweeping over the three of them.
Hearing this, Daisy sighed and, puffing out her chest, stepped forward, "Alright, alright! Since you chose me, then big sister will have a battle with you."
The blue-haired Violet tossed her hair, saying charmingly, "Elder sister, are you mistaken? This little brother said he chose the best-looking one, he obviously meant me!"
"What?! This little brother clearly meant me."
The red-haired Lily was not to be outdone, showcasing her proud figure.
Soon, the three sisters were arguing again.
However, this time, their bickering turned into a scramble, as they all wanted to have a pokémon battle with Adrian, even showing signs of getting physical.
At the same time, Adrian's Stream room exploded.
"666!!! One sentence, and three beauties went from disdain to fighting? This Streamer is a god!"
"Streamer, I want to learn this!!!"
"Streamer, being a Trainer isn't profitable. I suggest you open an online emotional coaching course. I'll be the first to sign up."
…Glancing at the bullet comments in the Stream room, and then at the still-arguing Cerulean Sisters, Adrian helplessly stepped forward and shouted, "Stop! Don't fight anymore…"
At this point, the three sisters were already caught up in the struggle for the title of 'most beautiful.' Seeing Adrian come to stop them, they all turned to him and questioned, "Little brother, you tell us. Who was the person you wanted to challenge just now?"
"Actually—"
Facing such a dangerous question, Adrian responded naturally, smiling, "I want to challenge all three of you. I want to personally test the depths of all three of you sisters."
"Since that's the case, then let's not argue."
The three sisters exchanged glances and also felt this plan was feasible. Finally, Daisy decided, "Then this Gym battle will be a three-on-three format. Each of us sisters will send out one pokémon to battle, and we'll see who is the strongest."
"For the first match, let the youngest sister go first!"
The red-haired Lily stepped forward first and released her pokémon into the pool, which was a vibrantly colored Goldeen.
"Little brother, send out your pokémon!"
Lily in her swimsuit was youthful and beautiful, yet mature and elegant, even throwing a flirtatious wink, constantly radiating charm.
However, for the netizens in the Stream room, that wink was definitely aimed at them.
"AWSL!"
"Miss Lily, I love you!"
"Streamer, for this battle, you are only allowed to lose, not win! Understand?"
"The one upstairs, are you out of your mind? Old Fish only has a Magikarp. How is he going to win?"
"Hahaha~ If you didn't say it, I almost forgot."
…Although they were all Adrian's fans, everyone was clearly supporting Lily.
Netizens are just that fickle, forgetting friends for beauty!
Adrian glanced at the Goldeen in the water and smiled as he threw out a poké ball, "Go, Magikarp!"
"Karp~"
A red light flashed, and the large, robust Magikarp appeared.
When it dropped into the water, it directly stirred up a small splash.
In terms of size, Magikarp was clearly superior.
And when they saw Magikarp, the Cerulean Sisters were visibly stunned.
The three first looked at each other, then couldn't help but shake their heads and laugh.
Although they were the disgrace of the Kanto region's Gym Leaders, challenging them with a Magikarp was a bit disrespectful.
What can a pokémon like Magikarp do?
Magikarp can't do anything!!
Especially Lily, who was brimming with confidence, "Although I usually lose more than I win in Gym battles, in this battle of Goldeen versus Magikarp, the advantage is mine!"
Then she giggled and said to Adrian, "Little brother, you are the challenger, so you go first."
"Since that's the case, I won't be polite."
Adrian nodded and shouted, "Magikarp, charge forward and use Tackle!"
"Karp~"
Receiving the attack command, Magikarp's eyes suddenly changed, from their original dullness to resolute determination, glaring fiercely.
"Goldeen, counter with Horn Attack."
Lily didn't notice Magikarp's change. She was full of confidence at this moment and chose a head-on clash.
Goldeen's specialty was its attack power, far surpassing the weak Magikarp.
Coupled with the fact that 'Horn Attack' was more powerful than 'Tackle,' how could Goldeen lose?
It was a guaranteed win!
In the pool, the two pokémon each wagged their tails and fins, accelerating and charging straight towards each other.
At the same time, the horn on Goldeen's head began to emit a dazzling white light and became sharper and longer.
In contrast, Magikarp's head also emitted a white light, its momentum unstoppable, like a torpedo.
Perfected Tackle, activated!
"Is this Streamer so reckless? Letting Magikarp fight a frontal assault? Has his brain gone soft?"
"Indeed, did he not prepare any tactics? Then Magikarp is guaranteed to lose!"
Many netizens shook their heads, clearly not optimistic about Adrian and Magikarp using a head-on tactic.
Boom!
The two pokémon collided, splashing a large amount of water in the pool, and a faint rainbow appeared under the sunlight.
"Karp~"
"Dee-seh-chee~"
The two pokémon were locked in a stalemate in the water for a moment, then retreated after taking damage.
"They're evenly matched? How is this possible?!"
Lily covered her mouth, her face full of disbelief.
A guaranteed win battle, yet it ended in a tie?!!
Everyone at the scene and in the Stream room had not anticipated this situation.
"Magikarp, use Tackle again now!"
While everyone was still stunned, Adrian launched another offensive.
"Karp~"
Magikarp glared fiercely, its tail wildly thrashing, its body transforming into a giant water torpedo, directly hitting the still dazed Goldeen's abdomen.
"Dee-seh-chee~"
After a pained cry, Goldeen was directly slammed into the pool wall, its head buzzing.
Although Goldeen was injured, it had not yet lost its ability to battle.
"Karp~"
Taking advantage of its opponent's weakness, Magikarp slammed into it again, giving Goldeen no chance to recover or catch its breath.
Boom!
Spiderweb-like cracks appeared on the pool wall, spreading outwards.
"Dee-seh-chee~"
Goldeen, on the other hand, was embedded in the pool wall and couldn't be pulled out, its eyes directly spinning in circles.
Seeing this, both the battle scene and the Stream room fell silent.
Is this really a Magikarp?