The sea divided the entire Hoenn Region in two, forming its two main landmasses in the east and west.
Small islands dotted the waters between them.
The western continent, led by Rustboro City, focused primarily on heavy industry and commerce, while the eastern continent, led by Lilycove City, boasted advanced technology and a thriving tourism industry!
As Yong stood on the soil of the eastern continent, the rich scent of nature washed over him!
Tall, lush shrubs and forests lined both sides of the road. A winding river stretched toward the distant mountains, its water clear enough to see the bottom. Large schools of Magikarp swam back and forth, with the occasional Poliwag or Lotad darting into view.
A flock of Wingull flew across the sky together.
"What a completely different view! Everything feels so alive!"
Yong took a deep breath, feeling much more relaxed. The fatigue from his long boat ride vanished.
"Come on out, Baltoy!"
"Yana!"
With a flash of light, Baltoy appeared beside him.
"Let's go! Sorry for the trouble, but I'll be counting on you along the way!"
"Ya~"
Following the flow of people, Yong headed north along Route 119, toward a famous "Tree-top City"!
Fortree City!
The first Gym on the eastern continent, the Flying-type specialist Fortree Gym, stood there!
Along the road, Trainers occasionally emerged from or disappeared into the shrubs. The abundant natural resources supported an even richer ecosystem.
The eastern continent had a wider variety of Pokémon than the western continent. Water-type, Flying-type, and Bug-type Pokémon in particular were extremely common here, with many different species!
Floating beside him, Baltoy had long since developed the instinct to train its psychic power wherever and whenever it could. A blue psychic barrier constantly enveloped its body, and the invisible fluctuations were enough to make