Snowpoint City

"Brr, it's so cold!"

Bai Shi had barely stepped off the airship when he involuntarily shivered.

Due to its geographical location, Snowpoint City saw snow year-round, and its temperatures were far lower than those of ordinary cities.

As far as the eye could see, everything was white, as though he had entered a world of ice and snow.

He had lived in the south in his previous life and had never even seen snow. When had he ever been anywhere this cold?

Fortunately, Bai Shi had prepared warm clothing before setting out.

Otherwise, even with his current physique, he would not have been able to withstand such a frigid environment.

"Phew... That's much better."

"I wonder if Ash and the others have arrived yet?"

Only after putting on a thick padded coat did Bai Shi feel alive again.

Following his original plan, he headed toward Snowpoint City's Gym.

He intended to ask its Gym Leader, Candice, for information about Ash and the others.

That would allow him to establish his exact place in the timeline.

Instead, he happened to run into someone he knew along the way.

"Huh? Aren't you Bai Shi?"

A girl with short orange hair, black sunglasses perched on her head, and a Glameow beside her spoke in surprise when she saw Bai Shi.

"Uh... Zoey?"

Bai Shi took a closer look and realized that she was Dawn's rival, Zoey.

He did not know Zoey particularly well. They had only met once, in Solaceon Town.

"Long time no see, Bai Shi! You heard about me from Dawn, right?"

"So, what brings you here?"

Seeing that Bai Shi seemed to be looking for something, Zoey asked curiously.

They were at least acquainted, and as a Snowpoint City local, she certainly did not mind lending a hand if she