They're Giving Too Much (Three-in-One)

"Brr—"

After landing, Lance could not help but shiver.

"It's a bit cold in Opelucid City. Did the temperature drop?"

Lance rubbed his hands together.

Whether as a Dragon-type Pokémon Trainer or a Flying-type Pokémon Trainer, Lance was not particularly fond of cold weather.

In that regard, he was quite similar to Iris, who also came from Dragon Village.

Of course, disliking it did not mean he could not adapt to it.

"Yeah."

Xia Yan answered.

He looked westward and could not help but frown.

When they had left before, Opelucid City had not been this cold.

Dragonite silently edged closer to Charizard.

Even as sturdy as it was, it did not like Opelucid City's temperature very much.

"Roar?"

Charizard glanced at Dragonite and Lance, then silently increased the flame on its tail, making them a little more comfortable.

"The mission's over. You're not leaving?" Xia Yan finally realized.

But Lance was very straightforward.

"The mission was supposed to last a week. Who knew it would end so quickly? We can spend the remaining time however we want."

Xia Yan shrugged.

Fine.

Same for him.

"Oh, right, Xia Yan. Since we still have some time, want a battle? We never got to fight last time." Lance glanced at the sky and asked eagerly.

"No."

Xia Yan rolled his eyes irritably.

What he feared most about Lance was that he would demand a battle at every turn.

The trouble Lance had brought along seemed far less bothersome by comparison.

Lance had already grown used to Xia Yan refusing him.

"Fine." Then he added, "But it's okay to ask for a meal if I'm hungry, right?"

Xia Yan's cooking was delicious, something widely acknowledged within their circle.

Xia Yan silently sighed.

"Hungry."

At the same time, the Genesect that had cautiously gathered