Konikoni City.
Before they parted, Olivia handed Li Wei a Ground-type Z-Crystal.
"This is to thank you for telling me those stories earlier. It also means you've passed my Grand Trial."
Olivia had nothing she could test Li Wei on.
From Victini's and Shaymin's condition to Lucario's and Zeraora's strength, everything was impeccable.
Like Blue, Olivia could tell how well a Pokémon had been raised.
Li Wei's Pokémon were far beyond anything Olivia's Lycanroc (Midday Form) could challenge.
So Olivia simply did him a favor and handed the Groundium Z straight to him.
Normally, Olivia gave out Rockium Z.
Since Li Wei already had Rockium Z, she picked a Groundium Z, which he didn't have.
"Thank you."
Li Wei didn't stand on ceremony.
He could just treat Olivia to a meal later.
Olivia reluctantly said goodbye to Victini.
"Make sure you miss me, Victini!"
"Kimi!"
Li Wei and Cynthia's first destination was Wela Volcano Park.
Two Totem Pokémon lived on Wela Volcano: Salazzle and Marowak (Alolan Form).
These two Totem Pokémon each occupied half of Wela Volcano.
Since defeating either Salazzle or Marowak earned challengers a Fire-type Z-Crystal,
people generally chose one or the other to challenge.
Li Wei did the same this time. He only intended to challenge Marowak (Alolan Form).
As for why, it was naturally because Li Wei liked Marowak more.
After saying goodbye to Olivia, Li Wei and Cynthia headed for Akala Island's famous Wela Volcano.
Riding their "Supersonic Jets," Latios and Latias,
Cynthia and Li Wei soon reached the vicinity of Wela Volcano Park.
There was another famous location nearby, one that even appeared in Akala Island's Road Guide.
It was Paniola Ranch, located in Paniola Town.
The closer they got to the volcanic area, the stronger the smell of sulfur in the air became,