Jubilife Pokémon Theme Park.
"No problems here. They're all in excellent condition."
Nurse Joy took off her glasses.
Haxorus followed closely behind Chansey, slowly making its way out.
After finishing work that day, Li Wei had brought his newly evolved shiny Haxorus, Dragonite, and Zweilous to Nurse Joy for a checkup.
Although Li Wei's Appraisal also showed that they were in good health, another checkup was the safer option.
"Thank you, Nurse Joy."
Li Wei felt a little guilty about troubling Nurse Joy so late in the evening.
Nurse Joy smiled. "You're welcome."
"Come on. I'll take you home."
Li Wei recalled Haxorus and the others into their Poké Balls. All that remained was to take them back to Great Dragon Valley.
Their evolution
had led Li Wei to decide to add them to his lineup when the Lily of the Valley Conference began, giving them an outlet for their energy as well.
Another reason they had evolved so quickly was that they were regular visitors to the Battle Arena in Falling Star Valley.
Zweilous, in particular, had insisted on going along with the others even back when it was a Deino and couldn't see.
November 8, evening.
After finishing a day's work,
Li Wei sat in front of the television with his family and friends,
watching the hottest competition of the moment-the Knockout Round of the second Master League.
Even in the round of 32,
the competition was exceptionally fierce.
There were eight groups, with four competitors in each,
and the top two in each group would advance after single-elimination matches.
"Garchomp, Dragon Claw!"
On the screen, Garchomp's Dragon Claw tore through Infernape's flames!
Bursting out of Blast Burn, Garchomp brought an emerald-green Dragon Claw crashing down onto Infernape's head.
Under the excruciating pain, Infernape's eyes briefly went