He had caught a new partner, Kleavor!
Yong continued on his way in high spirits.
He had accomplished what he came to Granite Cave for and caught a new partner, too. This trip had exceeded his expectations. He could pick up the pace for the rest of the journey.
Gradually, traffic along the main road grew heavier. Feeling the ground slope upward beneath his feet, Yong steadily moved away from the central area.
The terrain west of Mt. Coronet was slightly lower than in the east, but the mountain range extended much farther west, making western Sinnoh's landscape more complex.
The western coastline was noticeably steeper and more rugged than the eastern coast, but its soil was much more fertile. Although most of its settlements were villages, that did not mean the west was any less important than the east.
On the contrary, Oreburgh City, Eterna City, and Canalave City were all home to members of the Eight Gyms. Jubilife City, in the heart of the west, was the most technologically advanced city in the entire region, as well as the central city of the Sinnoh Region.
Yong's destination, Canalave City, lay on the far western coast. To reach it, he had to follow Route 207 to Oreburgh City first, then turn onto Route 203 and pass through Jubilife City!
He walked on for an unknown length of time. As the road gradually widened, he found the tunnel's rest areas packed with traveling Trainers and adventurers taking a break.
Every face shone with excitement and anticipation for the unknown.
Humans never lacked a spirit of adventure...
Yong marveled silently. At last, a glimmer of light appeared ahead, and he once again felt warm sunlight and fresh air.
"We're here! Swampert! Larvesta!"
"Swam!"
"Lar!"
His partners called out in agreement. The