Every Coincidence Has a Deeper Meaning

The meal was enjoyed by both host and guests.

Heiduo also agreed with Ahui that they would go up the mountain to gather Red Zhi the day after tomorrow. In return, Ahui hoped Heiduo could teach him how to train Pokémon.

But honestly, Heiduo was only half-competent himself. He had no idea what he could teach.

Emmmmmm...

Just run. That was all there was to it.

In the park near Ahui's home, a large group marched forward in grand fashion.

Since this was a concentrated residential area for the Dragon People, there were no facilities like hotels or inns nearby, and the Pokémon Center was far away. Tourists were basically nowhere to be seen.

The Dragon People strolling around after dinner looked at the unfamiliar Heiduo and the many unfamiliar Pokémon behind him with slightly strange expressions.

"Ahui! Is that some distant relative of yours?" An old man familiar with Ahui grabbed Ahui, who was following behind Charmander and breathing steadily.

Other than the heirs, who were forbidden from marrying outsiders, most Dragon People did not really care whether they married outsiders. Some had daughters who married away, while others had sons who made their fortunes outside and started families.

That was what it meant to spread their branches throughout Johto.

Ahui shook his head. "He's Father's guest. You should know him."

"Know him?" The old man froze. The lights were dim, the moon was obscured by clouds, and beneath the shade of the trees, Heiduo's face was difficult to make out.

He looked again, only recognizing him once Heiduo ran beneath a streetlamp.

"...That boy who battled Princess Clair!" The old man was startled. He turned, wanting to ask Ahui something else, but Ahui had already caught up with Heiduo and hurried away.

The old man hesitated for two