He followed Route 210 south, then east onto Route 215, continuing toward the eastern coast. Soon, he could see a great city in the distance, perched on a cliff beside the deep blue sea.
Yong signaled for Aerodactyl to descend, and they landed safely on the Flight Platform by the cliff.
Unlike Eterna City and Jubilife City, Veilstone City was a coastal city. Most visitors arrived by cruise ship, followed by those who walked or cycled, with flying coming last. As a result, there were few people on the platform.
Yong recalled Aerodactyl and headed toward the nearby city.
It was nearly noon, and the sunshine was just right! The refreshing sea breeze made him feel much more relaxed.
Veilstone City was lively indeed. Most of the people coming and going were young Trainers, drawn by the city's wide variety of games and prizes, especially TMs. Compared to the steep prices in stores, exchanging coins for them seemed much cheaper.
After all, with good luck and enough skill at the games, a single coin might multiply countless times, earning them whatever they wanted...
Yong merely took a few curious looks before continuing on in disappointment.
The quality of those TMs... well, about a tenth as good!
Walking and stopping along the way, he soon came upon a large red-and-white building: Veilstone City's Pokémon Center!
As usual, he handed his Pokémon Balls to Nurse Joy so she could care for and examine his Pokémon.
Yong also booked a room and enjoyed a good meal. Only when he heard his name over the speakers did he return to the front desk to collect his Pokémon.
He went to the Video Phone Booth, and once again, the butler Zhibian answered.
After a brief exchange, Yong swapped his Pokémon!
Once everything was done, the