While the Team Rocket Trio were gathering information from Shengyang-
Tong Hua and Hattrem had already returned to the hotel with ten large Malasadas.
In the lobby, Jessica, Feng, and the Pokémon were enjoying the large Malasadas Tong Hua had brought back.
"These are seriously delicious!" Jessica narrowed her eyes in satisfaction. "Crispy outside, soft inside, and just sweet enough."
Taking small bites, she nodded. "They really are special. Just what you'd expect from an Alolan specialty."
"Tsaree~"
Tsareena elegantly held the bread on her leaves, taking little bites, the crown on her head swaying slightly with her delight.
Tong Hua smiled as he handed out the remaining bread to the other Pokémon, but his thoughts were on the Team Rocket Trio he had just met.
In this timeline, whose circumstances he really couldn't make sense of, they seemed to be living fairly happy lives. "So, what's the plan for today?" someone asked.
Tong Hua snapped out of his thoughts. "Make good use of the time we have left and do some sightseeing, of course.
"We should still have two days left. Once our time's up, we'll have to return to Almia through the Phantom Hotel.
"So let's spend today exploring Akala Island."
"Perfect," Jessica said, excitedly pulling out a travel guide. "I did some research last night! Besides Royal Avenue, Akala Island has several recommended must-see attractions!
"There's Wela Volcano Park, Memorial Hill, the Ruins of Life, and Pikachu Valley!"
The moment Tong Hua heard Wela Volcano Park, a faint smile appeared on his face.
"That's a packed itinerary. We'd better get going."
"Tsaree~" "Cin, cin!" "Meow."
Tsareena, Cinccino, and Purrloin immediately gathered around Tong Hua.
"Hattre-" "Riolu." "Gro."
Hattrem, Riolu, and Grovyle naturally gathered with Lucario, Dusknoir, and Sableye.
"Our task here has reached its conclusion. It is