Melemele Island.
On Professor Kukui's recommendation, Li Wei and Cynthia sampled a breakfast unique to the Alola Region.
"Alola!"
Since they hadn't disguised themselves at all, Li Wei and Cynthia were promptly recognized.
"We're here to take on the Island Challenge and battle the Totem Pokémon."
Li Wei opted to tell the truth.
Otherwise, if the rumors kept spreading, their trip would turn into a honeymoon before they knew it.
"Could we take a photo with you?"
"Of course."
Neither Li Wei nor Cynthia refused.
They hadn't tried to hide their plans to visit the Alola Region.
The people of the Alola Region were enthusiastic, but they still kept a reasonable distance.
Li Wei and Cynthia had already been recognized yesterday, yet no crowd had surrounded them.
That might also have had something to do with the Alola Region's relatively small population.
After breakfast, quite a few residents of Hau'oli City waved to Li Wei and Cynthia.
"Have fun in Alola!"
"Alola!"
In the Alola Region, "Alola" had many uses, including saying goodbye.
Its meaning depended on the context.
"Thank you, everyone. We'll be off now."
After parting with the enthusiastic locals, they followed the map and first arrived at a dry, rocky area.
It was where Li Wei had battled Tapu Koko yesterday-Verdant Cavern.
Huge rocks lay scattered around, and an enormous cavern appeared directly ahead of Li Wei and Cynthia.
The cavern bore clear signs of having been excavated by people.
"Arcanine, get ready for battle."
How were they supposed to draw out the Totem Pokémon?
Professor Kukui had said it was simple: just provoke them.
"Awooo!!!"
┗|｀O′|┛ Awooo~~
Arcanine's Howl echoed through the wooded hills.
Soon, as the ground trembled faintly, a towering shadow slowly emerged from the depths of the cave, radiating an overwhelming presence.
Before