Windswept City, Back Mountain.
Despite the unexpected wildfire, Li Wei hadn't forgotten his ultimate reason for coming to Windswept City.
To catch Zeraora.
Li Wei could sense the change in Zeraora's feelings. Zeraora no longer hated humans.
The chain of hatred had been broken.
As though sensing Li Wei's gaze, Zeraora, who had been sitting on the roof looking into the distance, met his eyes.
Li Wei took out a Luxury Ball.
"Zeraora, would you like to come with me?"
" Luca!"
"Gaga!"
"Kang Jin!"
Lucario and the others also helped Li Wei persuade Zeraora. After fighting this wildfire together, they could be considered comrades.
Ash exclaimed excitedly, "Oh! Is Mr. Li Wei going to catch Zeraora?"
Although Ash really liked Zeraora too,
he already had Pikachu, and Pikachu was the only Electric-type Pokémon he planned to catch.
Lorelei, Yellow, and Blue whispered among themselves.
Feigning casual interest, Lorelei asked, "Yellow, how is Zeraora feeling right now?"
Blue pressed, "Well? Is Zeraora willing to let Li Wei catch them?"
Yellow considered it. "Hesitant. Fifty-fifty, I'd say."
Lorelei had her answer.
After a long silence,
"Cha~"
Zeraora neither nodded nor shook their head.
They were hesitating.
Leaving with Li Wei wasn't out of the question, but they couldn't bear to leave the home where they had lived for so many years.
Li Wei said helplessly, "You're still injured. I can treat all your injuries, including the old ones."
Zeraora didn't argue, only remained silent.
Mayor Oriba stepped forward. "Zeraora, I think going with Li Wei would be better for you."
Mayor Oriba had left a fairly good impression on Zeraora, who was at least willing to hear him out.
Mayor Oriba immediately explained why.
"This time, I broadcast to the whole city. There's no hiding the fact that you're still alive