Luo Mu and the Dragonite Leader's group stayed in the cemetery for quite a while.
Dragonite, the Dragonair, Tapu Fini, and Luo Mu himself each laid bouquets before the gravestones, which had been cleaned up.
Accompanying the Dragonite Leader as it inevitably became sorrowful again, Luo Mu and the Pokémon only said goodbye to Lia after it had gathered its emotions. They promised that the next time they came to see her, they would tell her about the changes in the Paldea Region.
The elderly caretaker merely watched silently from the side. After Luo Mu and the others left, he offered an incense stick to Lia alone.
A smile appeared on his wrinkled face, as though he was happy that the owner of the grave still lived on in the memories of those close to her.
Back at the Farm.
Although there was still some time before lunch, Luo Mu had already begun "calling the roll."
The Pokémon gathered together, staring eagerly at the "list" in Luo Mu's hand.
If their names were called, they would have a chance to follow Luo Mu to the Hoenn Region!
With so many pairs of eyes fixed on him, Luo Mu himself felt immense pressure.
After all, considering how many he could look after, the number of Pokémon he could take with him was far smaller than the number currently on the Farm.
There would always be Pokémon left disappointed.
Luo Mu could not avoid that, but even if they could not go this time, there would be another chance next time. The Pokémon all understood this, so they simply stayed where they were obediently, hoping to hear their names.
"Ahem. Then I'll announce the list of Pokémon accompanying me to the Hoenn Region."
Luo Mu cleared his throat, lowered his gaze to