Inside the airship, it was nearly dawn and everyone should have been resting, but Mingyou's sudden appearance had livened things up again.
Friede explained that they were an adventuring team called the Rising Volt Tacklers. Their airship, the Brave Olivine, served as both their mobile base and their home.
"That's incredible... Flying around the world with your friends, exploring wherever you go."
Mingyou listened to their introductions with interest. Now that the misunderstanding had been cleared up, they had gone from enemies to friends.
"Pika!"
You bet!
Captain Pikachu gave a thumbs-up. Friede brought over some snacks and said with a smile, "Fly higher than the sun and see the whole world. That's what brought us together. What about you?"
Mingyou interested him. Friede had never heard of him before, yet he was not only Ogerpon's Trainer but also knew about Terapagos.
"Haha, I'm not her Trainer..."
Mingyou chuckled and looked down at Ponpon, asleep in his lap. He gently stroked her face and corrected him. "We're family!"
"Oh? I see."
Friede nodded, feeling he understood Mingyou a little better. Most of the crew had gone to rest by now, leaving only him in the cabin.
After enjoying the delicious snacks, Mingyou thanked him. He meant to ask about Ponpon—he had never expected to find her here, and something must have happened in the meantime.
Seeing that Mingyou knew nothing about it, Friede explained, "It happened a week ago. A group called the Explorers tried to take Terapagos and fought us. We only managed to drive them off because Ogerpon and the others showed up to help. Afterward, they said they had nowhere to go, so Liko invited them to stay aboard for a while."
"I see..."
Mingyou considered that for a moment. That explained why Ponpon was aboard, but