On February 1, the sky over China's South China Sea region was cloudless for miles. Wingull and Pelipper could be seen soaring above the calm waters, and a gigantic island could also be seen standing in the sea.
That was right-a gigantic island!
The island visibly teemed with people, with countless people and Pokémon weaving through all sorts of buildings, attending to all sorts of matters.
A terrifying dragon's roar rang out as an enormous Hydreigon descended from the sky. Its features were savage, its three heads roared incessantly, and its terrifying presence forced the people around it to back away.
Just then, a man in his fifties suddenly stepped out from the crowd to greet the arrival. Although he was already in his fifties, his hair was still glossy black, and he wore a hearty smile.
At the same time, many others stepped forward, both men and women. Even Steel-type Elite Four Yang Yonggang and Dragon-type Elite Four Long Weixi could be seen. Everyone gathered around Hydreigon.
Minister of Education Long Gang swung down from Hydreigon's back, then recalled it.
"Master!" Long Weixi called out excitedly, then happily ran over and hugged Long Gang.
"You little rascal, let go. What sort of behavior is this in public?" Only then did Long Weixi release him.
"Minister Long, long time no see." The man in his fifties hurried forward to greet Long Gang. Long Gang replied with a smile, "Indeed. It's been five or six years, hasn't it? You're still as hale and hearty as ever, Ground-type Elite Four He Xisong."
He Xisong laughed heartily and gave Long Gang a great big hug. "What Ground-type Elite Four? I've been retired for over a decade. I stopped being that Ground-type Elite Four from back then long ago."
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