Out on the azure sea, Xia You and May stood on the deck of a passenger ship, leaning against the railing and leisurely enjoying the sea breeze.
At the edge of their vision, land was already faintly visible.
After leaving Fullmoon Island yesterday morning, they had flown on Charizard for only a short while before luckily catching this ship. They had bought two tickets and been sailing aboard it ever since.
After more than a day, they were finally about to reach shore.
As for their destination, it went without saying that it was Snowpoint City at the northern end of the Sinnoh Region.
Unfortunately, this ship did not go directly to Snowpoint City, instead stopping at a coastal town called Mutton Town.
Still, after sailing for so long, it had certainly saved them a considerable stretch of travel.
It was just that the time aboard had been rather dull.
Bored on the ship, they could only find things to do wherever possible: admire the seascape along the way, enjoy the sea breeze, and occasionally have a simple battle with someone aboard. That was all.
Fortunately, the ship's restaurant served truly good food, and they had enjoyed several hearty meals.
Now that Mutton Town was close at hand, this fairly short journey was finally coming to an end.
Hooooonk!
With a long blast of the ship's horn, Xia You and May disembarked at the docks and entered the town.
Perhaps because it lay on an important sea route connecting the northern Sinnoh Continent to Canalave City, this town called Mutton Town was densely populated and looked very prosperous despite its modest size.
Right outside the docks was a bustling main street.
The two walked along the street among the crowds, looking to either side.
They discovered that the entire town