Tong Hua climbed onto a black bicycle he had bought with his own savings yesterday.
It had not been as expensive as the ones in the games. It was just a rather old-fashioned-looking bicycle. In fact, Tong Hua had seen this style before back on Earth.
It was called a twenty-eight-inch roadster, if he remembered right.
Though this heavy, tall bicycle took some effort to ride, it was one of the few excellent means of transportation in Chicory Village besides Pokémon.
"Chirp, chirp!"
Delibird sat on the rear rack, calling out excitedly. This was his first time riding a bicycle. With one hand holding his tail sack, he could only wrap his other arm around Tong Hua's waist.
"All settled? Off we go!"
Tong Hua took a deep breath and pushed hard on the pedals!
The tall roadster wobbled at first, but soon steadied under his practiced control, rolling smoothly along the path toward Windring Town.
The wheels made a soft rustling sound as they rolled over the road. The midday breeze brushed his cheeks with the fresh scent of the fields, refreshing his spirits.
Delibird held tightly to Tong Hua's waist, looking around excitedly. The scenery from this height was completely different from what he usually saw while flying!
"Chirp, chirp!" Delibird called happily, feeling the wind sweep through his feathers.
"Haha, hold on tight! There's a downhill slope ahead!" Tong Hua reminded him with a laugh, pedaling a little faster.
The bicycle coasted down the gentle slope, gradually picking up speed.
The roadside trees and fields flew past, and Delibird could not resist spreading his wings, as though embracing this feeling of freedom.
Meanwhile, inside Windring Town Base,
The two interns who had just experienced a Ranger's routine assignments were excitedly chatting with their seniors.
"I never realized