League Calendar year 112, spring, April 23, evening.
It was the second day since Tong Hua had left Fairy Tale Ranch with the Pokémon to attend the Sweets Competition in Harbor Town.
At the ranch, Grotle tore a page off the calendar hanging on the wall, counting the days until Tong Hua and the others returned.
Tomorrow should be the competition, right? That means they should be home by this time the day after tomorrow. Hopefully Tong Hua gets a good result and makes a feast when he comes back so we can celebrate!
"Grot."
Thinking this, Grotle couldn't help breaking into a goofy smile.
"Worm!" Orthworm called loudly to Grotle from the pasture. Everyone who had stayed behind at the ranch had gathered together and was ready for dinner.
"Grot!" Grotle hurriedly shut the door and went outside, heading toward the Miltank and Nacli.
Meanwhile, at the Ranger Union Headquarters building.
Several Staraptor landed smoothly. Tong Hua's group had returned safely, while the captured Team Dim Sun grunts were escorted to the Ranger Union's detention facility.
Now that all three crystals had been gathered, it was time to settle things with Team Dim Sun and Angel Company.
"That's what happened-"
After hearing Seven and He Fu's explanation, Professor Xinyuan and Chairwoman Xiaocui both nodded.
"Mega Evolution? It seems Team Dim Sun has already gained control of quite a dangerous power." Professor Xinyuan looked gravely at the Blue Crystal behind Tong Hua.
"Once all the Chief Pokémon Rangers out on assignments return tomorrow morning, we'll act immediately. We must stop their plan to use the Dark Crystal." Chairwoman Xiaocui tapped her cane against the floor, her voice firm and forceful.
"Today really was exhausting, though." Seven rubbed his shoulders. "Several missions back to back-or rather, it's been going on since