"Big Goo, all good things must come to an end. A brief farewell just makes our next meeting all the sweeter."
"Don't miss me too much~"
Outside the territory, Chen Shi held Victini in his arms and sighed as he looked at Big Goo before him.
Little V had broken through to Legendary immediately after agreeing to join him. Chen Shi had then spent another week living with the Goodra, preparing nearly a month's worth of food for them.
Then he had announced that it was time for him to leave.
The Goodra were reluctant to see him go, but Chen Shi had made up his mind.
And so, when he left, the entire Goodra clan came out to see him off.
Big Goo looked positively aggrieved.
Who said we'd miss you?
It's the Pokéblocks we're going to miss, okay?
Why couldn't you have made a little more?
What are we supposed to do if you don't come back in a month?
If Chen Shi had known what he was thinking, he would have jumped up and smacked him.
I've treated you guys so well, and all you can think about when I'm leaving is food?
Chen Shi patted Big Goo's neck and said softly, "I know you're smart. I'm sure you can figure out what I'm thinking."
"Give it some serious thought after I leave."
"I can't promise you anything, because seeing is believing."
"But Big Goo, the leader of a clan shouldn't just be levelheaded. He should also have the courage to do what the rest of his kind wouldn't."
"It all comes down to whether you're willing to take that gamble!"
Big Goo fell silent.
He had already suspected something when Chen Shi first described how wonderful things were back home.
Afterward, Chen Shi had been nothing