On the tenth day of staying in the Orange Islands, it rained lightly.
A fine drizzle drifted down, raindrops tapping softly against the window glass with gentle pitter-patter sounds. It was rather soothing to listen to.
Yu Hai stood quietly by the window, gazing through the glass misted with a thin layer of moisture at the hazy curtain of rain outside.
He had originally thought he could set off for home the next day, return to familiar places and the little ones he had not seen in so long. He could hardly wait to go back and improve his Pokémon's Potential.
Who would have thought that just as sunlight had begun to filter through the clouds in a few faint rays, and he had stretched before getting out of his warm bed, a soft knock had sounded at the door.
When he opened it, Lance's tall figure was blocking the doorway. Lance wore casual clothes today, and after resting last night, he looked much more energetic. With a warm smile, he enthusiastically invited Yu Hai to breakfast, specifically emphasizing that there were important matters they needed to discuss.
Yu Hai frowned slightly, a trace of helplessness rising in his heart. He could only hurriedly get ready and follow Lance. While staying at League headquarters, he did not even dare release Gengar casually, afraid of causing unnecessary trouble.
A moment later, he followed Lance toward the cafeteria, somewhat curious about what the staff meals at League headquarters were like.
The two walked side by side through a long corridor, their footsteps echoing through the empty hall. Portraits of major events and outstanding figures in League history hung along the walls, recounting the glorious past of this enormous organization.
When they reached the cafeteria, it was already bustling. All sorts of breakfast