Larvitar's hatching made Yong look forward to the future even more.
There was still a long road ahead before Larvitar became Tyranitar, but at last, Yong held that future in his own hands.
Yong now had seven Pokémon with him again.
Six of them needed to compete, so although he hated to part with the newly hatched Larvitar, Yong had no choice. He coaxed the little one again and again before returning Larvitar to a Pokémon Ball.
It was the Luxury Ball he had prepared long ago!
When he reached the Video Phone Booth, his mother answered. Yong sent the Luxury Ball home and told her how things were going before saying goodbye and hanging up.
Swampert still needed more time to recover, so Yong had to return to the side arena first.
Seeing A Xing in a good mood in the stands, Yong guessed that she had achieved Advancement.
Sure enough, Yong and A Xing were the two competitors from the Hoenn Region who had made it to the regional round!
"We might be opponents next, A Xing! I'm looking forward to it!"
The girl nodded and said softly,
"If we face each other, I won't lose again!"
Yong smiled faintly.
"Then let's both give it our best!"
"Yeah!"
The Sinnoh Region's contest in the arena was already halfway through. According to A Xing, Cynthia had passed with ease and achieved Advancement on the spot!
Blaine's rules were simple. The moment he took the field, he sent out his ace!
A level 80 Magmar that almost set the air itself alight!
Magmar!
Anyone who could get through Magmar's barrier of flames and reach its side had a chance-the fastest would advance directly!
Faced with the crimson-gold flames filling the air, quite a few competitors lost their nerve!
Magmar's flames