Sunlight streamed through the window into the hospital room. The sea breeze unique to the Alola Region drifted gently inside, bringing no coolness, only a faint warmth.
Yong leaned against the headboard, while Cynthia sat beside his bed. Miss Olivia, Kiawe, and Lana sat on the sofa, and the chubby Menehune watched the young man with a beaming smile as everyone listened to Cynthia.
The young woman smiled faintly.
"I've already contacted Sinnoh and heard the news from Hoenn. The Pokémon League moved quickly and met almost no meaningful resistance. As for what comes next, just as Maeda said, there won't be any obstacles either..."
Yong nodded with a smile.
"Looks like the attack on us gave the Pokémon League an opportunity!"
Cynthia shook her head.
"The balance has been broken. Even the Pokémon League can't claim too much of the benefit for itself. Besides, strictly speaking, this incident had little to do with the Kalos Region, yet Miss Diantha readily gave up some of the benefits she'd already secured. No one could find fault with that."
Beside them, Miss Olivia smiled slightly.
"The Pokémon League is willing to share some of the benefits. As far as I know, even the Alola Islands' Pokémon League received some resources because of this incident. It seems President Charles Goodshow really is quite generous."
Cynthia and Yong exchanged a glance, and he smiled faintly.
"Miss Olivia, the Akala Islands under your jurisdiction were the first to open a sea route with the Kalos League, and the first major island to agree to cooperation and exchanges with the Pokémon League. We also have you to thank for inviting us here."
Hearing the young man change the subject, Miss Olivia maintained her smile and nodded.
"I invited you and Miss Cynthia several times. Now that