December 24, Jubilife Breeding Center.
After dinner that evening, Professor Rowan and the staff from the Rowan Research Institute prepared to leave.
Professor Rowan rubbed his stomach with a smile.
"Li Wei, thank you for having us today. We really enjoyed the meal."
Li Wei smiled. "Take care on your way back. Once the restaurant opens, you're welcome to drop by anytime."
Sandgem Town was only a thirty- to forty-minute drive from the Breeding Center, so they could come whenever they liked.
Professor Rowan put on his hat and nodded. "I certainly will when I have the time."
Cynthia stayed behind. She and Roland planned to return to Celestic Town with Li Wei's family for New Year's Day.
They had made those plans well in advance.
They had all booked tickets for tomorrow's Maglev Train, which would take them straight to Celestic Town.
Even Vera, engrossed as she was in fossil research, would be going back with them for the holiday.
Vera had no problem with that.
There were ruins in Celestic Town she could continue studying anyway.
Professor Carolina was also returning to Celestic Town for a while.
Once Li Wei returned to Celestic Town, he could look into whether Cogita was there.
Though even if Li Wei found her, there didn't seem to be much he could do.
He simply wanted to satisfy his curiosity.
The ever-energetic Korrina still wore a smile, even as she said her goodbyes.
"Goodbye, Master!"
"Bye, everyone! Thank you for taking care of me these past few days!"
"Luca!"
Lucario bowed as well.
The next morning, Gurkinn brought Korrina to say goodbye to Li Wei.
They had booked a morning flight and would be back in Shalour City in the Kalos Region by seven that evening.
There were direct passenger flights between