Fire Island, the island where the Legendary Pokémon Moltres dwelled, was less an island than a volcano rising from the sea. Even at the foot of the mountain, there was hardly any vegetation.
Mio Takamiya arrived on Fire Island alone, with Raichu following at her side.
As soon as she set foot on Fire Island, Mio Takamiya felt a wave of hot wind hit her face, leaving her somewhat uncomfortable.
Since Pikachu had evolved into Raichu, its weight and height had increased considerably, and Mio Takamiya could no longer carry it in her arms as she once had.
Mio Takamiya strolled across Fire Island with Raichu, searching for traces of Moltres.
"Before we split up, Lin Guang said the Legendary Birds might not be on their islands, and whether we could find any trace of them depended entirely on luck. In that case, let's try this."
As her words fell, Mio Takamiya's body floated slightly off the ground and gave off a faint glow. The clothes she wore also began to change.
Soon, her complete Astral Dress manifested around her.
Raichu watched Mio Takamiya without the slightest surprise. After all, it had seen far too many strange things. It had even seen a human turn into a monster. A mere change of clothes was nothing much, as far as Raichu was concerned.
With her Astral Dress manifested, Mio Takamiya instantly sensed the blazing life slumbering deep within Fire Island.
"That must be the Moltres Lin Guang mentioned. Raichu, let's go."
Raichu jumped onto Mio Takamiya's back, rested its head on her shoulder, and cried out.
"Raichu!"
A branch appeared in Mio Takamiya's hand, and she lightly swept it through the air.
The branch in Mio Takamiya's hand easily sliced open the void before her, and she walked straight inside.
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