Mt. Chimney.
It towered into the clouds.
Volcanic ash had drifted from it for millennia, nourishing northern Hoenn Continent. The once-barren area around Fallarbor Town had become so fertile that it was now a major grain producer.
It was also one of Hoenn's major attractions. Tourists often rode the cable car to admire the view from above.
But the cable car staff had never imagined they would welcome a "distinguished guest" like this today.
"Is that Raikou?"
"It has to be. That doesn't look like a stuffed toy!"
"A Legendary Pokémon... This is my first time seeing one in person. I've only seen pictures online before."
The staff managing the cable cars whispered among themselves, repeatedly glancing at Baimu as he pushed a huge flatbed cart. His hat, sunglasses, and large mask concealed almost every inch of his face.
For safety reasons, they had lifted the cloth covering the cart. That fleeting glimpse revealed Raikou beneath it, looking right back at them.
They had nearly cried out.
Fortunately, they were professional enough to keep quiet. They also understood that Baimu probably wanted to keep Raikou's presence secret. They only wondered why he hadn't put Raikou in a Poké Ball.
Other tourists in line occasionally glanced at the cart, but none knew a Legendary Pokémon was inside, so they paid it little attention.
Before long.
An empty cable car finally arrived. With Galarian Corsola perched on his shoulder, Baimu quickly pushed Raikou aboard.
The car was fairly spacious, but all its awkward corners nearly trapped the cart. Only when the mechanical door creaked shut behind him and the car started moving did he pull away the cloth covering Raikou.
Raikou flicked its tail, somewhat irritated.
It was hardly the type to sneak around, yet here it was, forced into hiding. This