Buzzwole had been sent back to its homeland, and Alola's ecosystem had returned to normal once again.
Although Ultra Beasts occasionally came to this world, they were hardly everywhere, and the chances of one appearing were low.
The Aether Foundation usually dealt with such incidents promptly. To handle the Ultra Beasts that appeared from time to time, they even had an organization called the Ultra Guardians.
Xin Mu and the others' survey work was not over, however. Early the next morning, the group arrived at Poni Meadow and set up their observation equipment on its eastern side.
A little dew clung to Corviknight's metal feathers. Corviknight had been helping out here since early morning and was now soaring high overhead, providing Xin Mu and the others with an aerial view.
"Caw!!"
Corviknight let out a shrill cry and circled a few times overhead.
Before long, tremors came through the ground as well. Looking in the direction Corviknight had indicated, they saw a large herd of Mudsdale running across the meadow.
These Pokémon were widely known for their powerful bodies and their unflappable composure in the face of anything.
Before urbanization began, Mudsdale had been beloved by the locals. Their saliva formed a special kind of mud when mixed with soil.
This mud offered ample protection from wind and rain and was often used to coat the outside of houses. Although Mudsdale were not fast, their strength and stamina were exceptional. They could run for three days and nights carrying ten tons of cargo, even along mountain roads.
Like Corviknight in the sky, they were heavy-duty haulers on land-living freight trucks.
In modern Alola, Mudsdale were forbidden from running on many roads. Thanks to their unique characteristics, a single hoofstep could leave a huge crater in the asphalt, making them a