Qing Wu arrived at the Nurturing House in the evening.
The setting sun cast long shadows, bathing everything in bloodred light. The sky quickly darkened, and a grape-colored dusk enveloped the Berry forest.
The evening breeze slowly carried over the refreshing fragrance of flowers and grass.
Beneath the dim sky, the dusky colors sought out the scent of the earth and caught the faint fragrance of flowers. Gazing across the endless Berry forest, Qing Wu saw that the Nurturing House's lights had already been turned on.
Seeing the yellowish lights shining through the windows and the Pokémon bustling about inside, Qing Wu felt as though something had struck his heart, knocking away the dust that had settled over it. At that moment, he felt like the happiest person in the world.
Because a group of Pokémon who supported him were still waiting for him.
"I'm back." Qing Wu pushed open the door and said this.
Gardevoir was preparing dinner. When she saw Qing Wu return, all the Pokémon came forward and gathered around him.
"Everyone, pay attention. This trip to the Power Plant made me fully realize how inadequate our strength is. So, during the remaining half month, everyone must work hard to temper your foundations." Qing Wu looked around at the Pokémon and spoke with a serious expression.
Quite a few of the Pokémon were intimidated by Qing Wu's expression, but even more of them nodded.
"Gardevoir, I'm leaving the Nurturing House in your hands. I basically won't have time to handle its affairs in the future. You'll also manage the dividends from Devon Corporation and use them to purchase the nearby Nurturing Houses."
"We must make our Nurturing House as impregnable as possible and prevent the Poachers from invading. While I'm away, the Nurturing House won't do business.