Slateport City's Landmark Building

Xinhai and his companions soon arrived in the heart of the city and saw the familiar building with a huge Poké Ball emblem on its roof—the Slateport City Pokémon Center.

He stored his bicycle in the Spatial Backpack, then entered with Eevee and Gardevoir.

Compared to the bustling atmosphere outside, the Pokémon Center remained reassuringly quiet and tidy.

After waiting in line for a while, Xinhai reached the front desk and checked in with Nurse Joy, who was dressed in a nurse's uniform.

"Hello, Nurse Joy! I'd like a room, please. Thank you."

"Certainly, please wait a moment." Nurse Joy wore a professional smile as she worked deftly, quickly completing the process. She handed Xinhai a room card and his Pokédex. "Your room is ×××. This is your key."

"Also, Slateport City has recently been holding a small water race and a Pokémon Contest. If you're interested, you can go take a look."

"Thank you for the suggestion, Nurse Joy." Xinhai took the key and thanked her. He picked up Eevee from the counter with his right arm, held Gardevoir's hand with his left, and headed toward his room amid the curious and envious gazes of the other Trainers.

Upon arriving at Room 307, Xinhai set down the Spatial Backpack and released all his partners.

Blaziken, Zigzagoon, Mightyena, Sandile, and Zigzagoon appeared one after another, while Feebas was carefully placed into a basin of water.

"All right, everyone, this will be our temporary base in Slateport City." Xinhai said to the partners gathered around him. "Let's rest for a while first. Later, we'll properly explore this interesting city!"

"Vee~" Eevee nodded, jumped down from Xinhai's arms, and curiously explored the new room with Zigzagoon.

"Blaze." Blaziken walked over to the window and looked at the bustling traffic below, its gaze