Having overlooked how he would get to the Battle Zone, Yong had no choice but to take an airship to reach Snowpoint City as quickly as possible.
As one of the main participants in the previous incident at Snowpoint Temple, Yong still felt a little guilty. Although Snowpoint Mountain and the temple had ultimately been saved from destruction with the help of Dialga, the Time God, he and Riley had been outsiders who entered the temple, setting off the series of events that followed.
Snow blanketed Mt. Coronet's towering summit, which rose high into the clouds.
This was an altitude flying Pokémon could not reach-not because they were incapable, but because the presence of Spear Pillar meant Pokémon were forbidden from flying within the area around Mt. Coronet's main peak.
Thus, the only way to reach Snowpoint City, situated at the northern foot of the Mt. Coronet range and at the northernmost end of the Sinnoh Region, was by airship.
The flight took three days. Three very peaceful days, without any midair accidents, Pokémon crashing into the airship, or other things to "look forward to"...
Aside from having Big White learn Flamethrower again. Fortunately, this time, it finally worked!
The moment Yong stepped off the airship with the crowd, the biting wind and sudden drop in temperature sent a shudder through his entire body!
A sneeze followed, and he stood huddled in place, trembling all over. It took quite a while for him to gradually adjust.
Fortunately, the staff aboard the airship had already reminded everyone to put on warm clothing. Even so, Snowpoint City's cold still exceeded their expectations.
Wrapped in a thick down jacket, with a padded hat and gloves on, Yong folded his arms across his chest and gradually left the flight platform with the flow of