June 4, Jubilife Breeding Center.
The Wind Festival in Windswept City happened to overlap with the date Dawn planned to leave for the Rowan Research Institute.
The Wind Festival ran for three days, June 5, 6, and 7.
On the final day, Lugia would bring the wind to Windswept City.
According to the information Crystal had provided,
Lugia would send the wind from far away and would not necessarily appear in Windswept City.
But with Ash also planning to attend, Li Wei figured that, by the law of Ash, Lugia would most likely show up.
Lugia was a rather interesting Legendary Pokémon, particularly because it had young.
Known as the God of Ocean Currents, Lugia did indeed bring people wind and rain.
Even if Lugia appeared in Windswept City, it would not be much of a problem. Given the relationship between Lugia and the city's people, it would only bring blessings.
Dawn had originally planned to collect her Pokémon on the seventh, register as a new Trainer, and officially begin her journey.
That was also the final day of the Wind Festival.
Li Wei thought taking Dawn there would be very meaningful. If she got to meet Lugia, that would be a wonderful experience too.
Just like Ash encountering Ho-Oh when he set off on his journey, it would be a good omen.
Li Wei called Dawn and had her move her departure date to the eighth.
After all, Dawn was going to the Rowan Research Institute, and Li Wei knew Professor Rowan, so he could be a little presumptuous.
It was only a day's difference, and she would get to travel with Li Wei too. Dawn agreed without hesitation.
Professor Rowan also agreed to Li Wei's request.
"Go ahead and take Dawn along. Don't worry. I'll have the three