In the game, Lance continued, "Still, Team Rocket is dangerous. Make sure you stay safe above all else... don't do anything reckless."
Faced with the words of this other "him," Lance still hadn't quite recovered. The image of that white figure appearing moments ago still lingered before his eyes.
Only one question remained in his mind.
In this world...
How could such a beautiful and powerful Pokémon exist?
Meanwhile, the communicator belonging to Lance in the game rang.
[...Ring, ring, ring.] [Give me a moment.]
The in-game Lance raised a hand, picked up his communicator, and answered.
[Hmm...? You found Team Rocket's base in Mauville City??] [Understood. I'll head over right now!]
After hanging up, he turned straight toward the player character, Lance.
"Kid, I'll remember you. If we get the chance, I hope we can meet again."
"I believe that one day, you'll stand at the same heights as me and face all the evil in the world."
"Take this. Good luck."
A game notification popped up as well.
[Congratulations! Obtained item: Dragon Fang!] [Description: When held, it boosts the power of Dragon-type moves by a certain amount.]
After handing over the item, the in-game Lance swept his crimson cape aside and vanished in a blur.
Lance stared at the spot where he had disappeared, still frozen in front of the screen.
Those few dozen seconds had been far too much to take in. He had seen another version of himself in the game, and that version had even offered him encouragement.
He had even given him a held item as a gift.
But the most important part of all of this was still that white Dragon-type Pokémon.
Just what Pokémon was it?
And could his in-game self scare off all those Team