"Goodra!"
(The Avalugg clan's territory is just ahead.)
With Chen Shi riding on his back, Big Goo gazed solemnly toward the foot of a distant mountain.
The Avalugg clan lived there.
At those words, Chen Shi immediately perked up and followed Big Goo's gaze.
"We're finally here?"
There was no denying it: Goodra really moved slowly.
They had traveled for almost two days to reach their destination, nearly draining away all of Chen Shi's burning enthusiasm.
Over those two days, he had regretted it countless times.
Why hadn't I brought a whole basket of Poké Balls when I came?
Otherwise, why would this have to be such a hassle?
If I just put the entire Goodra clan into Poké Balls and had Dragapult fly us over, wouldn't that save us so much trouble?
What a blunder. What a blunder!
"..."
"Florges, stay here with Swampert, Charizard, and the others to protect the Goomy. I'm off to fight alongside the Goodra~"
Looking thoroughly excited, Chen Shi took the Poké Balls from his waist and released Florges, Swampert, Charizard, and Togekiss.
"Florges~"
Florges nodded helplessly in agreement.
For some reason, she felt that her Pokémon Trainer had revealed his true nature and was growing more brazen by the day.
Back then, all her Pokémon Trainer had wanted was to lie around at home doing nothing.
Now, he kept talking about leading the Goodra to conquer the Hisui Region. At the slightest provocation, he wanted to help someone "ease their troubles," constantly going on about taking this one out or finishing that one off.
Was lounging at home not good enough anymore?
Chen Shi didn't notice Florges's expression. With a sweeping gesture, he declared, "All right, gang! Don't worry about the Goomy and Sliggoo. A mountain of food is right in front of