Mountain roads, bridges, and urban areas alternated along the way, while Lilligant, Shen Qi, and Chansey kept trying things out and adjusting to one another, seizing the opportunity to practice.
Only after they passed beyond Island 3's main island area did Lilligant enter her Poké Ball to rest.
The race was the day after tomorrow, and tomorrow they still had to find a way to ask about the course. Time for rest was tight, too.
Shen Qi had no Racing License and could not drive a race car or a car modified beyond standard specifications. Fortunately, there were hardly any checkpoints along this stretch. He could let Lilligant rest for a while and have her drive again after the ferry reached Kanto.
Island 2...
This was the farthest Shen Qi had ever traveled from the village where he had arrived after transmigrating. Previously, he had only delivered goods as far as Island 3.
According to the game map, Island 2 should have been the smallest. Apart from the main island's docks, its only substantial area was Kiba Bay.
Supreme Granny (Granny Jiumei) lived there. When players maxed out their friendship with their starter Pokémon partner, she would teach them ultimate Water-, Fire-, and Grass-type moves with 150 power.
In the real Pokémon world, the first three islands were the most prosperous of the seven offshore islands because they were all close to Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and the Sinnoh Region.
Island 2's shrine had long been famous, and Pokémon Trainers often crossed the sea to pray for blessings there.
Kiba Bay had also been developed into a pristine natural reserve. With its touch of mythology, it had become a widely renowned tourist attraction.
At Island 2 Pier, Shen Qi parked the race car.
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