The ocean had always been so unfathomably deep!
It inspired awe and fear!
Standing on the deck, Yong felt the sea breeze against his face and the warmth of the sunlight as he watched a group of Mantyke and Magikarp frolicking beside the ferry with great interest.
He felt wonderfully at ease.
This was a large cruise ship bound for Dewford Town.
There were plenty of passengers, and a crowd surrounded Yong, admiring the beautiful ocean scenery as they chatted among themselves.
Although he had only been away from home for a few months, Yong actually felt a little nervous. He knew he had fully settled into this world. His parents loved him, and he loved them too.
"I can't wait, Larvesta! We'll be home soon. Let me tell you, Mom's a really kind person. She's sure to love you... There's also an old man who acts tough but's a softie underneath..."
Smiling as he told the Larvesta in his arms about his family, the boy spoke with warmth.
Larvesta shook its head, only half understanding, and looked at him curiously as it let out soft little whimpers.
He had boarded at nine in the morning, and six hours had now passed. In the distance, a huge island had come into view. All kinds of cruise ships filled the docks along its shores, while several enormous freighters waited nearby to leave port, each bearing the name "Ishida" in large letters on its hull.
Those were his family's freighters.
It seemed the family business had grown even more prosperous over the past few months. He remembered that they certainly hadn't owned this many ships before.
Yong pondered this.
Looks like I can let Steelix and the others have a good feast at the mines? Dad probably won't object, right?
"Hehe!"
HOOOOOOONK!