After arriving in these waters, they did not head for Silver Rock Island. Instead, they followed the map to another nearby island—Chong Island.
Compared to Silver Rock Island, Chong Island was at least two-thirds smaller. Far removed from the bustle of modern society, the entire island still retained its pristine natural environment. There were no human towns, only a scattering of homes across the island.
Around Ogi Island were several even smaller islands. These islands of various sizes clustered together to form a relatively small island group.
Once they landed on Chong Island, Xia You paid the fare, then watched the little boat leave.
From here on, they would have to rely on themselves.
They had only just set foot on the island, and their legs had yet to readjust to the solidity of land, when Ash impatiently asked, "What should we do next?"
Xia You thought for a moment before sharing his idea. "Our most urgent task is still to find Lugia and protect it before Team Rocket captures it, or have it move somewhere else."
"But..." Ash looked around. Dense forest stretched in every direction, with no apparent differences anywhere. He scratched his cheek with a finger. "Where should we start looking? It can't be hiding on this island, can it?"
Hearing this, Misty rubbed her chin and offered her own analysis. "Based on our experience in the Orange Islands... legendary Pokémon like Lugia should live in the deepest parts of the ocean to avoid being discovered by humans, right?"
"That's hard to say." Xia You shook his head. "There are waterways connected beneath many of the Whirl Islands. Lakes and underground rivers on the islands can lead straight to the ocean, so it's possible that it's hiding on an island. Otherwise, why have so few people spotted