If any city in the entire Sinnoh Region could rival Celestic Town in historical significance, it was undoubtedly Eterna City.
Known as "the city where past and present meet," Eterna City had a long history spanning the continent's ancient and modern eras.
The city displayed remnants of ancient history that were fading away and being forgotten, while also carrying the atmosphere of modern civilization.
Unusual high-rises lined the streets alongside bicycle shops, herbal medicine shops, and various department stores.
At the easternmost edge of the city stood a statue of Ancient Pokémon. History, gradually forgotten by its people, had left faint traces in this city.
The statue was enormous, depicting two Pokémon roaring. Yong recognized them at a glance.
Dialga and Palkia!
Eterna City was home to the Eterna Gym, one of the Sinnoh Region's Eight Gyms!
Its Gym Leader, Gardenia, specialized in Grass-type Pokémon! That made her a troublesome opponent for Yong.
The scent of medicinal herbs was noticeably stronger in the city, but the residents on the streets did not mind. They seemed to enjoy it instead. Everyone wore a smile as they chatted with one another or busied themselves with their work.
Stopping here and there along the way, Yong headed straight to the Pokémon Center with Larvesta.
As usual, he left his Pokémon, including Larvesta, in Nurse Joy's care. Yong booked a room, then went back to it.
A small aircraft landed in a clearing beside Eterna City's lake.
This was Eterna City's Flight Platform.
The aircraft's hatch opened, and a red-haired woman stepped out with two young men. Holding a round black metal case, she scanned her surroundings with a serious expression, then nodded to the two young men.
The young men guarded her from the front and rear as the three blended into