As the cable car climbed along the cableway, the sunny skies and bright sunshine gradually gave way to drifting snowflakes.
Yong stood in a corner, fielding questions from trainers about the Pokémon egg while taking in the scenery outside. Weather that was half sunshine and half snow was something he could only find here on Mt. Chimney.
After turning down the last traveler who asked whether the Pokémon egg was for sale, Yong followed the crowd off the cable car. Ignoring the sudden drop in temperature outside, he hugged the egg tightly to his chest, pushed straight through the crowd, and hurried toward the mountain trail.
He had now reached the inner slopes of Mt. Chimney, high above sea level. A winding mountain trail led down to a broad, gently sloping area below the ridge. Its abundant coal deposits and numerous volcanic hot springs had attracted travelers and shrewd merchants, eventually giving rise to a town: Lavaridge Town.
Built entirely around the volcano, this town was famous for its hot springs and had a sizable elderly population.
As he walked down the uneven mountain trail, the weather gradually returned to normal and the temperature rose. Trainers could be seen everywhere in the surrounding grass, battling or searching for Pokémon they wanted.
Yong did not join them. He simply kept his head down and hurried onward.
After politely declining another trainer's challenge, he reached the entrance to a narrow passage. Once he passed through it, he would be in Lavaridge Town.
The path was narrow, hemmed in by tall mountain plants and numerous rocks, making it difficult to navigate. Halfway through, Yong suddenly stopped, turned around, and called out,
"Come out! You've followed me all this way. Thanks for the effort!"
"Heh! You're a sharp one, kid!"
"Hand over your Pokémon