Even after adding Champion Drake as a friend and exchanging greetings, Lin Mo still couldn't calm the excitement in his heart.
When he had discovered the mysterious cave at Meteor Falls, learned the secret of Mega Evolution, and handed the Mega Evolution items over to the Pokémon League, he had never imagined there would be such unexpected gains afterward.
This trip to Meteor Falls had truly brought him an enormous surprise.
After seeing Cynthia off, Lin Mo planned to pack up and continue his journey.
He had already spent quite some time in Rustboro City.
Although he usually streamed Pokémon training and their daily antics, earning some Popularity Points, the traffic could never compare to the buzz from challenging Gyms or participating in Pokémon Contests.
Besides, new Pokémon would be joining his team soon.
Deino in particular was another Pokémon that bloomed late, so he needed to build up his Popularity Points properly.
At lunch, Lin Mo's phone vibrated lightly. It was a message from Cynthia, accompanied by a photo:
On the deck of a massive cruise ship, Garchomp and Tyrantrum stood side by side, their heads poking over the railing as they watched the churning sea.
The little yellow crown on Garchomp's forehead was especially eye-catching under the sunlight.
Roserade's elegant figure could also be seen nearby, along with Gastrodon's adorably vacant expression.
Seeing how much Tyrantrum was enjoying itself, the last trace of worry in Lin Mo's heart faded away.
That afternoon, the butler had already packed all the supplies: water, food, emergency medicine, Pokémon Food—
Lin Mo slung on his backpack and prepared to leave. When he stepped out of the estate, Steven was waiting at the entrance with his Pokémon.
Upon seeing Metang, Shiny Metagross immediately pulled him close with Confusion. The two rubbed their