No one knew where Mew had taken Swampert.
But when Mew suddenly appeared before Yong two days later and returned Swampert's Pokémon Ball, Yong expected to learn where they had gone from Swampert.
To his surprise, however, Swampert seemed to have made some sort of agreement with Mew. Rather than directly answering Yong's questions, Swampert patted its chest to show that it had grown stronger again!
Seeing the simple, honest smile on Swampert's face, Yong knew that although Mew was mischievous, it would not casually hurt humans or other Pokémon.
Since Swampert also indicated that nothing was wrong, Yong said no more. Instead, with a hint of fond indulgence, he deliberately adopted a scolding tone and insisted that Mew stay another day, preparing plenty of delicious food and human-made trinkets as gifts for the little one.
These curious objects successfully caught Mew's interest.
Things like LEGO, Rubik's Cubes, jigsaw puzzles, and all sorts of figurines...
After spending a happy day together, Mew said goodbye to Yong and quietly departed, carrying a package larger than its own body.
At that point, Yong was still staying at the Pokémon Center in Slateport City. He was not the only one there; Sidney, a high-ranking member of the Pokémon League who had just officially become Hoenn's Dark-type Elite Four member, was there as well.
Steven had gone to Mauville City, Drake was stationed in Fortree City, and Glacia had gone to Mossdeep City. After capturing Courtney, Master Wallace had also stayed in Lilycove City at the Pokémon League's request!
Although these cities' basic infrastructure remained intact, all of them had been severely affected by the enormous disaster.
Many buildings on their outskirts had collapsed or been damaged, and plenty of civilians who had failed to evacuate in time were injured or missing. Many League