The Jubilife Breeding Center.
Learning that Feebas was still eating, Cynthia breathed a sigh of relief.
Whatever else happened, eating was a good sign.
Then she tossed out a Poké Ball.
As expected, the Pokémon Cynthia released was a Milotic with a pointed head.
Milotic looked like a sea serpent, with two fins that hung down like long red hair.
Its serpentine body was cream-colored, while its predominantly blue tail was covered in black markings. Its tail fin looked like a blue-and-red fan.
In the sunlight, Milotic's scales shimmered differently depending on the angle.
It was said that this radiance gave Milotic the power to soothe anger, hatred, and conflict.
Whether the legend was true or not, the sight of Milotic's beautiful form really did soothe Li Wei's soul.
Eevee ran over to Milotic and gazed up at it, its eyes brimming with envy.
Cynthia picked Eevee up.
Normally, this Eevee hated being held by others, but it went completely limp in Cynthia's arms.
"Vee." ⁄(⁄⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄⁄)⁄
Eevee was down for the count!
"Milotic, I'm counting on you."
"Mii~"
Milotic nodded and slipped into the fish pool.
The pool was eight meters across and less than a meter deep.
It had originally been intended for Goldeen, but Feebas had arrived on opening day, so none had been put in it yet.
Like cute pet Pokémon such as Furfrou and Glameow, Goldeen were kept for their ornamental appeal.
Ripples spread across the still water.
Something big had entered the pool!
Hiding beneath the artificial rock formation, Feebas had watched everything since Cynthia arrived.
The moment Milotic dipped into the water, Feebas darted into a crevice in the rocks at lightning speed.
Milotic could see only part of Feebas's body, particularly its trembling tail.
Feebas seemed to feel utterly unsafe. Upon realizing its