Heading to the Pokémon Breeders' Association

The boy put his Pokédex back into his pocket, turned, and ran toward the rest area. From beginning to end, he did not spare Xinhai, whom he had cut in line ahead of, or the people waiting behind him a single glance.

Watching this, Xinhai shook his head helplessly and said nothing.

Holding Eevee, he stepped forward and handed his Pokédex to Nurse Joy. In an even Qi, he said, "Nurse Joy, sorry for the trouble, but could you book me a room for one week for now?"

Nurse Joy raised her brows when she saw Xinhai's Pokédex. She took a careful look at him, her gaze lingering briefly on his steady Qi and the adorable Eevee in his arms, before smiling. "Of course. Please wait a moment."

She skillfully operated the computer and quickly completed the procedure. She returned Xinhai's Pokédex along with a silver-white key card.

"Your room is in ×××. This is your key card, so please keep it safe. Have a pleasant stay in Mauville City!" Nurse Joy's voice was crisp and pleasant.

"Thank you, Nurse Joy." Xinhai accepted the Pokédex and key card. After politely thanking her, he carried Eevee away from the noisy front desk lobby and headed toward the elevators.

After finding his room, Xinhai used the key card to unlock the door. The room was spacious and tidy, its decor brimming with a sense of technology.

He closed the door behind him, shutting out the clamor of the outside world.

"All right, we'll be staying here for the next few days." Xinhai smiled at Eevee in his arms as he took out Poké Balls and released all his partners.

Red light flashed in succession as Blaziken, Gardevoir, Zigzagoon, Mightyena, and Sandile appeared one after another. Xinhai also carefully settled Feebas into the