An Encounter in Lumiose City

"So, Gary, you've already arrived in Lumiose City in the Kalos Region."

At the Pokémon Center in Lumiose City, Kalos Region, Gary, Rosa, and Hilda were on the phone with Professor Oak, who was far away in the Kanto Region.

Upon hearing where the three of them were, Professor Oak said from the phone screen.

"Yes, Grandpa." Gary nodded. "There were still some matters to handle in the Galar Region, so we arrived a little late."

Gary then told his grandfather, Professor Oak, about his battle with Leon.

"So something like that happened!" After listening to Gary's account, Professor Oak was filled with emotion.

"I never expected you to defeat Leon, the Champion of the Galar Region. It seems sending you to that old fellow Mustard was the right choice."

"Yes, I learned a lot from Master Mustard." Thinking back on his time studying under Mustard and all he had gained, Gary smiled.

"So did we." Rosa and Hilda nodded as well.

It had to be said that the three of them had grown tremendously under Mustard's guidance!

"That's wonderful!" Professor Oak was quite happy after hearing their words.

Seeing how much the younger generation of his family had gained, Professor Oak felt that the great gift he had sent them had been well worth it.

"Next, the three of us will challenge the Kalos Pokémon League." Gary also told his grandfather about their upcoming plans.

"I knew you would challenge the Kalos Pokémon League." Professor Oak looked as though he had guessed it long ago upon hearing Gary's words.

"You knew, Grandpa Oak?" Rosa asked in surprise.

"Of course. I'm your grandfather, after all." Professor Oak laughed heartily.

"So, Grandpa, do you have gifts for us?" Gary raised an eyebrow slightly and smiled at his grandfather's expression.

"You figured