Oreburgh City and Eterna City were separated by a straight Cycling Road.
Standing at the start of the Cycling Road and looking at the distant scenery, Hu Yang was reminded of the road between Slateport City and Mauville City in Hoenn.
Below the road lay a valley filled with patches of Grass-type, with a river running through it and a wooden bridge connecting the two sides. Soft soil lined the riverbanks, with several Berry trees growing in between.
"Pokémon are allowed on this Cycling Road too, right?"
Hu Yang looked around and, seeing no road manager, thought for a moment before riding Arcanine onto the Cycling Road.
At this hour, there were barely any pedestrians on the road. It was only when Arcanine was nearly at the destination that they finally encountered a Trainer riding a bicycle.
From afar, the person spotted the blazing red figure racing along the adjacent lane. His eyes widened as he cried out:
"Holy crap! An Arcanine is on the Cycling Road!"
The next second, Arcanine rushed past him and vanished in the blink of an eye.
Standing before the tunnel leading into the city, Hu Yang had Arcanine stop. He patted its head and took out a Pokéblock to feed it.
After Arcanine finished eating, Hu Yang recalled it into its Poké Ball and stepped into the tunnel before him.
Once through the tunnel, an ancient city displaying the fading, forgotten ruins of history came into view.
"Why does this place feel so creepy..."
Walking along the asphalt path and looking at the rather empty streets and buildings around him, Hu Yang could not help muttering.
Hearing that, Piplup looked around with a solemn expression and agreed, "Piplup, Piplup!"
Gengar floated out and looked behind them in confusion. "It feels like something is following