At the mention of the Abyssal Ruins, Dawn could not help asking, "You mean something like a sunken ancient city?"
"Possibly!" Makomo had already slipped completely into research mode. "Judging by that outline, it certainly doesn't look naturally formed. If it's real, that would be an incredible discovery-"
She paused and looked at Xia You, clear anticipation in her eyes.
"Can we go take a look?"
Dawn instinctively glanced at the deep sea beyond the glass, a little hesitant. "Somewhere that deep... how would we get there?"
After receiving the Sea God's blessing, Xia You had gained far better underwater vision than anyone else, which was why he had been able to spot the Abyssal Ruins just now.
He looked back at the anticipation on Dawn's and Makomo's faces, especially Makomo's eyes, which were already as bright as light bulbs, and could not help smiling.
"Of course we can take a look." He paused and began making plans. "But we'll need to rent a boat and get diving equipment. We have plenty of time anyway, so let's find a harbor town to stop in first."
Dawn immediately cheered.
Makomo had already pulled out a notebook and begun writing and sketching, probably planning their exploration route.
Only Cheryl wore a slight frown. It was not that she was unwilling, but... she did not want to go into the water.
He patted her hand, and once Makomo had marked the location with her equipment, they quickened their pace and left the underwater tunnel through the nearest exit.
Outside the tunnel lay a small harbor town. Fishing boats and yachts were moored here and there along the docks, while Seabird Pokémon perched on the masts, lazily preening their feathers.
Renting a boat went smoothly.
When the old boatman at the dock heard that