"So how do we start the investigation?"
Seven rubbed his ear, which had been tugged red, as he followed He Fu down the street.
"Hmph. It's only at times like this that you actually ask me anything."
Without looking back, He Fu spoke with a trace of familiar resignation. "Anyway, let's gather some information around town first.
"The only lead that International Police officer gave us was that traces of Celebi had once been found near Windring Town."
As He Fu spoke, her thoughts drifted back to Pokémon League Headquarters a week earlier, when the International Police officer code-named Looker had struck a deal with the Union chairwoman over a call.
In exchange for providing a lead, the International Police would receive the right to be informed about Riolu and time travel by the Ranger Union, as well as the right to participate in the investigation.
Afterward, Union Chairwoman Xiaocui had solemnly ordered the Chief Pokémon Rangers to resolve the matter before the International Police did.
That was why the two of them had come here.
The others had been dispatched across Almia to conduct a wide-ranging search. Even so, a week had passed with little progress.
"Tch, so you don't have any ideas either-ow!"
Seven rubbed his reddened ear again, putting on an exaggerated look of grievance.
He Fu was about to retort when she suddenly noticed someone approaching them.
"Oh, isn't that Mr. Seven?
"Long time no see."
Seven hastily resumed his usual serious expression and looked with some puzzlement at the young man greeting him.
He soon remembered the man's name. He had even made a special trip to Windring Town Base for him not long ago.
"Oh, it's you, Tong Hua."
Tong Hua, who happened to be passing by, smiled and nodded. The Purrloin and Minccino