The 147th day since leaving the Orange Islands, Xiao Yu.
A light drizzle drifted from the sky, shrouding the entire Silver Mountain Range in a hazy white veil.
Late last night, they had finally arrived in Silver Town. The journey had left everyone exhausted, and after arriving, they each found a hotel to stay in.
Today, the Silver Conference had yet to officially begin, and the entire town was building anticipation for the opening ceremony.
On the early morning streets, puddles left behind by the rain could still be seen, yet they did nothing to dampen people's enthusiasm. The streets remained lively, colorful flags hanging everywhere, printed with images of various Pokémon and fluttering sharply in the breeze.
The roadside stalls were packed with Pokémon-related souvenirs and snacks. Their aromas filled the air, drawing passersby over to buy them.
Yu Hai got up early today. After feeding breakfast to his Pokémon in the hotel room, every one of them ate with great relish. Little Lugia even let out several cheerful cries. Eat when full, sleep after eating, play after sleeping—what a happy life.
After feeding them, he gently patted each Pokémon on the head before returning them to their Poké Balls one by one, including the lively little Lugia.
Next, he planned to head to the League Assessment Center to take two crucial written exams and one battle test. Only by obtaining the Qualification Badge for the Silver Conference could he successfully enter its Preliminary Round.
He wore a light Trainer outfit: a blue-and-white athletic jacket on top, black track pants below, and white sneakers on his feet. He looked much more energetic now, without the bedraggled look of someone who had been crawling through grass.
He opened the competition handbook in his hands and read through it as he