The seventy-sixth day after leaving the Orange Islands, sunny.
The sky was clear and cloudless. Morning sunlight streamed gently through the window into the room. Yu Hai got up early, dressed in a simple black tracksuit, and skillfully prepared breakfast for the Pokémon in the room.
Watching the Pokémon eat happily, the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously. There was plenty of food now, so there was no longer any fighting over it. However, their training progress had to keep up—that was the only requirement for having enough food.
After feeding the Pokémon, he packed up everything, recalled them all, and went to the Pokémon Center's cafeteria in the lobby for breakfast. The steaming food gave off an enticing aroma. He carried his tray to the dining area and enjoyed a simple yet satisfying meal.
After breakfast, Yu Hai met up with A Long on the bustling street...
A Long was dressed very formally, even wearing a tie, giving him the air of a black-suited bodyguard. Seeing Yu Hai approach, he immediately stepped forward and asked whether he had eaten breakfast.
Yu Hai nodded lightly to indicate that he had. After exchanging a few brief words, the two hurried to the train station and boarded a train bound for Saffron City.
As the train slowly began moving, Yu Hai quietly watched the scenery outside the window and fell into thought over the purpose of this trip.
A Long naturally obeyed his boss's decisions without question. From Tianqing Mountain to Cerulean City, then gathering information everywhere last night, his experiences during this time had gradually clarified his place.
He finally understood what he should do and the value he held at Yu Hai's side. Even before they boarded the train, he had taken the lead in handling everything, voluntarily taking care