After finishing the call home, Yong had even more questions. But his journey was nearing its end, and with the Elite Tournament just around the corner, going back really wasn't convenient.
"Looks like I'll have to wait until after the tournament! Hopefully it's nothing bad!"
Turning his focus back to the tournament, Yong returned to the front desk, collected his Pokémon Balls, and headed to the Pokémon Center's backyard to let everyone out.
Steelix's enormous size drew the attention of the nearby Trainers, who exclaimed in amazement.
"That Steelix is ridiculously huge!"
"Is that a monster? How can a Steelix grow that big?"
"It looks so strong!"
Yong had long since grown used to reactions like these.
Swampert and Vibrava were also larger than others of their species, but still within what people could accept. Steelix, however, had already reached eighteen meters in length and weighed seven hundred kilograms!
A true steel behemoth!
It was more than twice the size of others of its species!
He took out Pokémon food and paired it with Pokéblocks, added a drop of Primordial Stone Milk to each portion, and set them before his Pokémon one by one. Then he poured a pile of iron ore and rare ores out of his backpack for Steelix and Rhyhorn, and tossed Aerodactyl a large chunk of hind-leg meat.
Lunch was ready.
Yong sat among his Pokémon, eating his fried rice as he chatted with his companions and enjoyed the meal.
It was a warm, happy scene.
Nearby, a few Trainers looked at their own Pokémon, then at the behemoths beside Yong. After comparing them, they abandoned the idea in their minds.
Sometimes, only the courage to press forward and ample confidence could bring out greater strength!
But a missed opportunity was a missed opportunity.
Even after