If it hadn't been for that tragedy involving Pansage back then, Gengar might already have surpassed Garchomp by now.
Apart from them, Slaking had gained two levels and reached level 60 despite hardly training and sleeping every day. Perhaps that was his natural talent-getting stronger just by sleeping.
As for Azurill, he had completely given up on trying and become a mascot, hanging out with Diancie every day and running all over the hills.
Ye Qing lay on a small hillside with everyone, watching the clouds in the sky and marveling at how quickly time passed.
Their food had all run out. Unless Ye Qing wanted to eat dirt and gnaw on bark, he had to leave.
After saying goodbye to the Genesect, Ye Qing rode Garchomp north, following their directions.
The magnetic field around Big Brother's place was very erratic. They only got a signal after Garchomp had flown a long way away.
His phone had long since run out of power, so Ye Qing checked his location on his Pokédex. He was currently over international waters, and the fastest route home would have to pass through the desert.
Big Brother's place had neither a signal nor a charger, leaving him living like a wild man for the past three months, almost completely disconnected from the real world.
"I might as well visit Yaoyao."
Thinking of the little girl who had given him Azurill, Ye Qing couldn't help worrying about how her mother was doing.
It seemed there had been no news of Meng Wutong since Wang Yao escaped Team R. This trip was a good opportunity to find out.
"Sand Bite."
Garchomp streaked through the sky. Every wild Pokémon on the horizon turned and fled at the sight of him.
"Gardevoir~"
Gardevoir pointed at Ye Qing's clothes, indicating