After accepting the Infinite Flute Latios had gifted him, Su Hao felt that this was surely a decision they had made for Milotic's safety. He would not flatter himself.
Early morning.
Su Hao prepared to set off and return to Shuizhou City.
But before that, there was one more thing he had to do.
He removed the Poké Ball used to transport Feebas from beside his belt, worked it with both hands, and switched the small Poké Ball into release mode.
As a wisp of black smoke rose, the Poké Ball automatically became unusable, while Milotic became a wild Pokémon once more.
"Fuwu?"
[What's wrong, Su Hao?]
Confusion showed in Milotic's rose-red eyes.
"Since we're already family, I want to officially catch you... and get you a better-quality Poké Ball."
Su Hao took a Luxury Ball from the System Backpack and enlarged it, holding it in one hand as he aimed it at Milotic.
After bidding farewell to Latios, Latias, and all the other Pokémon, Su Hao rode Sharpedo at full speed toward Shuizhou City.
An additional black-and-gold Luxury Ball was now clearly visible on the special belt over his light-colored jeans.
Before he left, Latios and Latias told Su Hao that they would bring all the Pokémon on the island into the Infinite Secret Realm.
Afterward, the Infinite Secret Realm would be temporarily sealed. To ensure the safety of the Heart's Drop Gem and these Pokémon, the two of them would personally guard the Secret Realm.
Su Hao also expressed his support for that.
The enemy was hidden in the dark while they stood in the open. They had to proceed with caution in everything.
Riding Sharpedo at high speed, Su Hao spent nearly half a day reaching Shuizhou City.
As Shuizhou City's outline came into view, Su