Synopsis

The trio – Ash, Dawn, and Brock – arrived in Oreburgh City, Ash brimming with anticipation at the prospect of earning his first Gym Badge. However, their excitement was tempered by a surprising discovery: Paul had arrived before them, and the Gym Leader was nowhere to be found. Roark, the Gym Leader, had apparently gone to the mines in search of coal. A hurried chase led them to him, where he confessed to a regrettable lapse in remembering his duties. Upon returning to the Gym, Roark decided to