The 159th day after leaving the Orange Islands, sunny.
The weather was clear. Soft morning sunlight spilled over Competitor Village as Yu Hai slowly woke from the bed in his single room. The room was still somewhat damp, filled with a faint watery scent—the trace left behind by the night breeze after he had opened the window before bed.
He freshened up, straightened his clothes, and found that the Pokémon had already woken up and were quietly waiting for breakfast.
With a smile, he set out the prepared Pokémon food one dish at a time. As he watched them eat, he reached out and patted the few little ones injured in battle. They still had great appetites; there was no sign of injury at all.
After the Pokémon finished breakfast and had all been returned to their Poké Balls, he quickly packed up the room, took all his belongings, and headed to the large dining hall in Competitor Village.
The dining hall was as lively as ever. Some contestants excitedly discussed how today's finals might unfold, while others quietly ate breakfast, talking endlessly about the coming battles.
He found an empty seat and casually ordered breakfast. The fragrance of bread and the rich scent of hot milk filled his nose. After silently finishing his final breakfast, he got up and headed outside Silver Town.
Outside Silver Town, sunlight shone over the lush green grass, while a gentle breeze drifted past, carrying waves of floral and grassy fragrance...
A Long had been waiting there for some time. He wore a black short-sleeved shirt with black athletic shorts and lightweight sneakers, making him look much younger.
When he saw Yu Hai approaching, A Long hurried over and asked with a smile, "Boss, today's the Silver Conference finals. Aren't you staying another day