Just like the Oreburgh Mine in Oreburgh City, Iron Island had such abundant resources-iron ore, copper ore, Hard Stone, and more-that vast deposits lay exposed on the surface.
Silvery-gray iron ore covered almost the entire mountain range on the left, while copper ore and Hard Stone occupied most of the range on the right.
As Yong approached, a large number of Pokémon emerged from the mountains!
Geodude, Graveler, Diglett, Sandslash, and other Pokémon followed behind a large group of Onix, appearing on the copper mountain to the right. They glared fiercely at the mountain opposite them while keeping a wary eye on Yong.
Meanwhile, a large swarm of Magnemite and Magneton, with several Nosepass and Probopass among them, hovered above the iron mountain under the leadership of an imposing Magnezone. They looked down at the Onix opposite them while watching Yong just as warily, sparks dancing across their bodies...
Magnezone!
Well, look at that! You certainly agreed when it came to keeping outsiders out!
"You're really not very friendly! I just wanted to pass through..."
Yong stopped helplessly. Watching Magnezone advance with mounting pressure, he suddenly smiled and said,
"Looks like you've gotten used to bullying the Onix. Is that why you're so overbearing?"
"Kwee~~!!!"
"Eeeeeeeee~~!!!"
The Magnemite gradually surrounded Yong, letting out one threatening cry after another.
On the copper mountain, the leading Onix slapped the ground with his tail, signaling his colony to stay calm. His enormous body slowly slid down the slope, his gaze fixed on Yong the entire time...
He could sense a comforting presence and a familiar scent.
The Magnemite's cries grew faster and more insistent. Looking at the sparks crackling all around him and the Onix gradually approaching from afar, Yong chuckled and took out a Pokémon Ball.
"I'm on a tight schedule. I