"Mom, I made it to Pastoria City!" The Great Marsh's harvest festival celebrations had lasted an entire day and night. After resting another day in the little village, Liu Qing had finally reached his destination. Of course, his first order of business upon arriving in Pastoria City was to call home.
"Pastoria City? That means you're close to Lake Valor, too!" Mili asked with a smile.
"Yes, I passed by Lake Valor not long ago!" Liu Qing said with a smile. "The scenery really is beautiful. Would you like to come take a look, Mom?"
"I'd love to, but I really don't have the time!" Mili looked troubled, then continued, "Liu Qing, the Wallace Cup Pokémon Contest will be held at Lake Valor soon. Last time, it was held in Kanto. Your brother entered, but he lost. This time, he's decided to travel over from Johto to compete so he can win, so if you have time, go to Lake Valor!"
"The Wallace Cup Pokémon Contest? But that's in Sinnoh. Can a Ribbon won here be used in Johto?" Liu Qing pursed his lips. "Mom, just tell Liu Yuan to focus on his journey in Johto. Why run back and forth?"
"It looks like you haven't been following the news about the Wallace Cup Pokémon Contest!" Mili laughed at his words. "The Wallace Cup's Ribbon is valid on every continent. Besides qualifying you for competitions, it's also an incredibly prized collector's item!"
"Uh... got it, Mom. Once I get the Swamp Badge, I'll head to Lake Valor. I can get to Veilstone City from there, too, and see how much that kid Liu Yuan has improved over the last few months." Liu Qing smiled awkwardly. Since he didn't compete in Pokémon Contests, he naturally paid little attention to that sort