Chapter 1328: The righteous Agile☆Warrior
"Don't get separated, everyone. Stay close."
Seeing how many tourists there were and how complicated the surroundings were, Xia You couldn't help reminding them, his sharp gaze sweeping the area as he spoke.
Even without his reminder, Dawn, Cheryl, and Makomo wouldn't have dared stray too far from him amid such a dense crowd.
After all, if they really did get separated, it wouldn't be easy to meet up again.
Fortunately, once they entered the market proper, the tourists spread out. It wasn't quite so crowded here, and the group could finally browse normally.
Cheryl was very interested in the stalls selling medicinal herbs and local spices, stopping to ask questions now and then. Makomo paused before a stall covered in gears, clockwork devices, and broken detectors, studying them closely. Meanwhile, Dawn was like a happy Togepi, lingering at stalls selling cute accessories, local treats, and "mysterious treasures" of unknown purpose.
Xia You accompanied them, but half his attention remained on observing his surroundings and listening to nearby conversations.
He heard several people who looked like sailors complaining that the recent strong winds had affected shipping, a vendor boasting about the "genuine artifact unearthed from an ancient giant's cave" in his possession, and Pokémon Trainers discussing local stories about Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus.
But none of that was what interested Xia You, while nobody mentioned anything about Team Plasma's destroyer.
Of course, that was perfectly normal.
If someone actually discussed Team Plasma in a place like this, Xia You would have been surprised instead.
Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out up ahead. Before the group could look over, someone shouted.
"Robbery!!"
The cry cut through the market's bustle. People turned to look curiously, and Xia You's group was no exception, following the sound.
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