All right, now that I've written this far, the Johto Region arc really is over. That doesn't mean the protagonist won't return to Johto, though. After all, there's still a storyline that hasn't been triggered yet. Of course, that's for later, and it'll only take a few chapters as a transition, so I won't get into it for now.
The Silver Conference took 310 chapters in total, probably just under 700,000 Chinese characters, which was pretty close to what I'd expected. Still, some plot points and details didn't make it onto the page, which is a small regret.
Next, I'll also pick up my writing pace and try to finish the Hoenn Region as soon as possible, then move on to the next region.
Back to Johto: since people generally don't remember the Johto Region very well, it was so long ago, and there aren't many Pokémon there that I like, there weren't all that many catches in this arc. The story also mainly served as a bridge, taking Xia You from the way he showed his edge at the Silver Conference toward a steadier demeanor.
After this comes the Hoenn Region, which readers are more familiar with. It's hard to predict how long it'll be, so I can only sum it up once I've finished writing it. As for the Pokémon to catch, I already have a preliminary plan in mind. That may still change, but one thing is certain: the Legendary Titans really don't suit my tastes, so they definitely won't be caught.
Finally, there's the question of the female lead for the Hoenn Region. Let me give you a heads-up: since Hoenn doesn't have any particularly good-looking Gym Leaders or Pokémon Trainers, I've decided to bring Bea in here to take Erika's place.
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