The memorable Princess Festival had ended. With no interest in bothering with Ash and his noisy trio, Gary set off on his journey alone.
Yes, alone~
After the Princess Festival ended, Lorelei received an urgent message from the Pokémon League. Ariana and Archer, two of Team Rocket's Four Generals, had withdrawn from the Johto Region at the same time and were heading for Kanto.
The police stations in Kanto requested support from the Elite Four overnight.
Lorelei changed back into her usual black business attire and flew off on a Pidgeot specially dispatched by the Pokémon League.
That was everyday life for the Elite Four. They might usually look as though they had nothing much to do, but when something really happened, they were always the first to step up.
Lorelei left in such a hurry that Gary never got the chance to have a proper talk with her, and the strange atmosphere between them came to an abrupt end.
"That's pretty good, too. I feel like some things are better left unsaid, right, Eevee?" Gary asked, with Eevee perched on his head.
Eevee looked up at the sky. Why ask me? It's not like I can compete with her. Not my fault I can't have babies...
Gary took out his map and glanced at it. The direct route would take about three days. After reaching Cinnabar Town, he would transfer to a ferry, putting his arrival on Cinnabar Island about a week away.
He decisively took out his phone and booked a luxury suite. Only then did Gary stop letting his thoughts wander, satisfied.
He could soak in the hot springs, eat some seafood, then head back after beating the Cinnabar Gym.
He would take a boat straight to Viridian City, get off there, then go ask Giovanni for