Decision: Head to the Eternal Forest

Mingyou knew nothing about what had happened in Verdant Town and the Eternal Forest. He was already on break, and at that moment he was leisurely fishing with Ogerpon at the pond behind his house.

"If we catch a big one, how about fish for lunch? We can make iron fish noodle soup!"

"Mm-hmm~"

Ogerpon held her fishing rod and watched the water intently, not daring to let her attention wander.

Gible sat beside them, hugging his belly as he waited for a fish to be caught.

He knew Mingyou probably wouldn't catch anything. Last time, Mingyou had fished all afternoon and had nearly resorted to draining the pond. In the end, a wild Ducklett had taken pity on him and given him a little Magikarp.

"I'm definitely catching a fish today. Trust me!"

Mingyou protested, adjusted his posture, and watched the water with a serious expression.

The pond behind the house was fairly large, and many Wild Pokémon lived in it. It didn't actually belong to the Manor, though. It had formed naturally, and no one came to manage it.

Latias stayed there sometimes, but Mingyou was only casually acquainted with the Wild Pokémon in the pond. They lived off the fish there and had plenty to eat, so they had no need for help from the Manor.

He looked toward a Swanna leading a group of Ducklett across the water and checked her information...

[Swanna: The White Bird Pokémon. She likes playing in the pond with her children and dislikes being disturbed. Best not to approach her without good reason.]

"She won't even let me get close, huh..."

Mingyou shook his head. He left them alone and went back to fishing.

Just then, Ogerpon's rod jerked violently beside him. He hurriedly shouted, "Quick, quick! Don't let