With the little crown, Garchomp kept letting out happy growls at Lin Mo.
With Metang translating, Lin Mo understood what Garchomp meant:
Garchomp said that it liked him now. Cynthia was first, Tyrantrum was second, and he, the one who had drawn it a crown, was third.
Before they knew it, the night had grown late. Cynthia would be staying at the manor tonight, and early tomorrow morning, she would head to Slateport City to meet up with the joint Sinnoh-Hoenn team.
They would then set off for Unova.
Lin Mo found Tyrantrum in the courtyard, being affectionate with Larvesta and Metang, and sat down beside it.
"Did you have fun playing with Garchomp today?"
Lin Mo asked softly.
Tyrantrum nodded vigorously, letting out a satisfied purr from its throat. It lowered its head and rubbed it against his shoulder.
"Fun! Garchomp is really strong. It doesn't even get hurt when it crashes into such huge rocks. I can't compare to it."
With Metang's help translating, Lin Mo understood Tyrantrum's meaning and gently kneaded its head.
"Cynthia invited you to go to Unova with her. Garchomp will teach you Outrage on the way, and perhaps you'll encounter some special opportunity that makes you even stronger.
"But you'll be gone for one or two months. During that time, we can only contact each other through video calls. Are you willing?"
Tyrantrum froze for a moment. Its large eyes stared intently at Lin Mo before it turned to look at Larvesta and Metang beside it, letting out a low whimper.
With Metang translating, it understood Lin Mo's meaning and began to think seriously.
Lin Mo waited patiently without urging it.
At that moment, Milotic also popped out of its Poké Ball. Together with Larvesta and Metang, it waited for Tyrantrum's decision.