The bidding for the final Mega Stone was especially fierce. Suzuki Yu seemed determined to secure it, and the price quickly climbed to three billion.
Unfortunately, Wallace was even more relentless than Suzuki Yu. He bid without hesitation, keeping Suzuki Yu firmly suppressed.
In the end, Wallace won the Altaria Mega Stone for 3.5 billion, a price even higher than that of the earlier Charizard Mega Stone.
Chen Shi had to admit that Wallace really did like Winona now.
He also hoped Winona would understand Wallace's feelings and stop getting so hung up on things.
None of that had anything to do with him, though.
After the auction ended, Chen Shi and the four others left through the back of the auction hall, having witnessed quite a show.
"What are your plans next?" Diantha asked the others as they were about to part ways.
Leon made no attempt to hide his plans and said directly:
"Professor Magnolia told me that a large mystery realm was recently discovered in the Hoenn Region. Talented trainers from all the regions have been invited to train there, so I plan to travel around Hoenn while I wait for it to open."
"I'll practice Mega Evolution along the way, too."
"Our plans are pretty much the same," Chen Shi, Steven, and Cynthia replied.
Diantha smiled. "Looks like we're all thinking alike. I'll see you in the mystery realm, then."
"Sure, see you there."
After that, Diantha and Leon left one after the other, while Chen Shi and Cynthia waved goodbye to Steven.
With nowhere else to go, Chen Shi and Cynthia found a hotel to stay in.
"Damn it, why can't I ever meet a receptionist who knows how to play along?"
"Aren't they supposed to have only one room left?"
After entering his hotel