Luxray?

Yan Yang headed toward the place he had agreed to meet Entei.

Before long, he saw the three figures waiting there.

Ho-Oh had already departed, and the lingering glow of the rainbow on the horizon had long since vanished.

It seemed Ho-Oh had not appeared specifically for him. Yan Yang understood this inwardly.

It had probably caught sight of its own Hero candidate "competing" below while roaming the skies, then simply descended to make an appearance, lend its support, and show its backing through action.

Lugia could not stay for long either.

The traces of Legendary Pokémon were simply too astonishing. Remaining in one place for too long would easily attract unnecessary attention.

After a brief meeting and shared happiness came a perfectly timed parting, with everyone understanding without needing words.

At this moment, only one person and three Sacred Beasts remained on the grassy slope beneath the mountain breeze.

"First Uncle, Second Uncle," Yan Yang said naturally, using the names from before as he walked toward Suicune and Raikou with a smile. "What have you two been busy with lately?"

Suicune looked at him with clear eyes. "Duty calls. Patrolling all directions and purifying water sources leaves little leisure. But now that we know where you are, we will naturally come visit often. In a sense, one of our most important responsibilities now includes guiding and protecting your growth."

Raikou's response was much more straightforward. "Me? I don't have that many fixed duties. I mostly act as I please, patrol thunderstorms, and punish impurity. If you need me, I can stay a while longer."

Uh, Second Uncle really was... enthusiastic and direct.

Yan Yang certainly welcomed it. He just wondered whether Entei would think his brother was too attached to his child. Still, Entei probably would not mind.

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