The Very End

That day, Hu Yang invited Steven, Wallace, Cynthia, Lance, Ash, Professor Birch's family, Professor Oak, and the teachers and students of Pokémon School to Ecological Island as guests.

Everyone and their Pokémon had lunch on the vibrant, lush lawn in front of the Ecological Park.

Afterward, they gathered in small groups, chatting with one another with smiles on their faces.

Professor Kukui and his Incineroar were talking with Ash about what had happened after the World Championships.

Professor Oak, Professor Birch, and Slow Wisdom were discussing the latest research from the academic world.

Meanwhile, Brendan eagerly challenged Steven, the former Champion of Hoenn. With Wallace serving as referee, the two held an intense battle on the nearby grass.

It drew Principal Kukui, Kiawe, and the others over to watch.

Cynthia sat elegantly in her chair, quietly enjoying the pleasant afternoon as she drank the Ecological Park's specialty fruit tea.

Lance's cape rustled in the sea breeze. He stood beside Hu Yang with his arms folded, looking out at the scene before them.

Just then, Lillie, dressed in a white skirt, walked over.

She stopped in front of Hu Yang and said softly, "Teacher Hu Yang..."

Hu Yang looked at her and asked, "What is it, Lillie?"

Lillie nodded and said earnestly, "My brother, Mother, and I successfully found Father in Galar... I wanted to thank you. Arigatou, Teacher Hu Yang! Mother said that the Aether Foundation would always welcome you!"

Hu Yang did not take credit for it. He simply smiled and said, "You don't need to thank me. That was the result of your own efforts."

After all, even without him, Lillie and the others would have successfully found Professor Mohn.

His advice had merely reduced the twists and turns of the process.

Lillie shook her head firmly. "No!