Xia You first bought two tickets, then went through security with Sabrina and boarded the passenger ship.
They had to admit that their timing was excellent.
Since Markert Island was neither a commercial hub nor a major population center, not many large ships stopped there each day.
Had they arrived just ten or so minutes later and missed this passenger ship, they would probably have had to wait until the following evening at the earliest for another ship on a similar route to take them near Trovita Island.
Overhead, several bird Pokémon flew past, winging toward Bug Forest with shrill cries. Who knew whether they were going there to feed or to hunt the Bug-type Pokémon?
Coming up the gangway onto the deck, Xia You looked around and found that the passenger ship was not particularly large. It seemed to be a short-haul vessel that simply traveled back and forth between the islands of the Orange Islands.
Yet its interior was unexpectedly luxurious!
Not only did exquisite crystal chandeliers hang everywhere, giving everything a glittering splendor, but decorations of all shapes also lined both sides of the corridors. There was even a thick red carpet in the center of the deck that extended all the way inside!
"The Orange Islands really do live up to their reputation as a region with a thriving tourism industry. Who would have thought a ship we boarded at random would be this extravagant?" Drawing his gaze away from an exquisitely crafted Horsea-shaped handle, Xia You first sighed in admiration, then smiled at Sabrina. "Looks like not riding Charizard was a really wise choice!"
Hearing this, Sabrina could not help rolling her eyes at him. She really did not want to bother with this easily impressed fellow.
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