A white light flashed before their eyes.
When Li Wei, Steven, and the three miners opened their eyes again, their surroundings remained unchanged.
"Did we come back?"
"We came back, right?"
Looking at the familiar interior of the Heijin Coal Mine, the three miners were still somewhat incredulous for a moment.
"I'm leaving."
Rayquaza's figure had quietly disappeared, leaving only a telepathic message for Li Wei.
It was as if everything was a dream.
But the meteorite Li Wei held in his palm, and the three Dragon Scales belonging to Black Rayquaza, told him otherwise.
None of this was a dream.
The outer layer of the meteorite had peeled off, revealing the rainbow meteorite radiating colorful light from within.
[rainbow meteorite]: A meteorite infused with a trace of heavenly organ energy (Shout my name loudly!).
Rayquaza had already told Li Wei how to use it.
When Li Wei held the meteorite and loudly called out its name, Rayquaza would arrive no matter where it was.
This was a life-saving artifact!
Thank you, Rayquaza!
...
After sending the three miners back to rest, Li Wei and Steven briefly explained the situation to Piao Tai.
"Ah? There really is another world?"
Steven nodded, "It should be a parallel world; it's a bit different from ours."
Recalling his own unfortunate self, working overtime for thirty-three days in that parallel world, Steven couldn't help but pray to the heavens...
I don't want to work overtime ever again!
Piao Tai suggested, "How about Metagross uses Flash Cannon to destroy and completely seal this place?"
Hearing Piao Tai's suggestion to seal it, Steven shook his head, "No, it can't be completely sealed."
"Our people will go there, and people from other worlds might also come here, so let's just set up warnings."
Piao Tai scratched his head, looking ashamed,
"Oh, you're right, I didn't think it through."
The Reflection Cave inside the Heijin Coal Mine could not be completely sealed. If someone were trapped and died inside, wouldn't that be a sin?
Steven suggested, "You should write a report to the Alliance and let the Alliance make a decision."
"Besides that, I will also provide a simple explanation of today's events to draw the Alliance's attention."
Steven took on the responsibility of a Champion and arranged all the matters here properly.
As expected of you, Mr. Daigo!
Li Wei could just slack off on the side.
Piao Tai nodded, "I understand."
By the time they returned,
It was already evening, and Steven suggested, "Why don't we have dinner together?"
Piao Tai put his hands on his hips and laughed, "As the host, it's definitely my treat."
Steven smiled slightly, revealing the smile of the Hoenn region's richest man, "No, I'll pay."
After having dinner with Steven and Piao Tai, Li Wei rushed back to Jubilife City overnight.
Tomorrow, Steven would be competing in Oreburgh City, while Li Wei would be participating in the Youth Breeder Competition in Hearthome City.
Steven nodded to Li Wei, "After the competition tomorrow, I will visit again."
...
The matter of the Reflection Cave world came to an end, and Li Wei arrived home safely at 8:30 PM.
This journey to the alternate world through the Reflection Cave was a wonderful experience for Li Wei and Lucario.
"Awoo!"
From afar, Li Wei saw a reclining figure stand up. After confirming it was Li Wei, Arcanine wagged its tail.
Li Wei smiled and gently stroked Arcanine's mane,
"Thank you for guarding the house."
"Woof!"
At night, Luxray wouldn't stay at the entrance; he would return to his Family and only come back to work in the morning.
Since Arcanine and Luxray were stationed at the Breeding Center, the safety factor had greatly improved.
The Breeding Center, as night fell, was somewhat quiet.
"Li Meijie, aren't you resting at this hour?"
Li Meijie, who managed the warehouse, rubbed her stomach,
"I ate too much tonight, just taking a walk."
Most of the staff, busy all day, returned to their rooms to rest, with only the Pokemon active at night.
By the rockery fish pond, Li Wei saw Shaymin looking down at the water.
(1, 2, 3...)
"Shaymin, what are you doing?"
(Hide and seek!)
Well, that was a pointless question.
Shaymin was keen on playing hide-and-seek with Turtwig and Eevee, able to play from morning till night.
Shaymin's hide-and-seek team had a tendency to gradually expand, and Li Wei occasionally saw Shinx and Minccino.
The MinccinoFamily had only recently moved in, but they quickly integrated into the circle.
Because in the wild area centered around Li Wei's home, the overlord of these wild Pokemon was Metagross.
Most of the wild Pokemon here had been challenged by Metagross, and one by one, they were defeated.
Metagross declared that if you could live here, you could live here.
"Awoo!"
(I want to play too!)
"..."
Li Wei really wanted to complain.
Arcanine's massive size was simply not suitable for hide-and-seek; it was always the first one to be found.
"Durururu~"
Drakloak was also eager to join.
(Me too!)
"Shaymin~"
(Okay, but no moves!)
Drakloak had once played unfairly, using Phantom Force to disappear into the shadows, which led to it being kicked out of the hide-and-seek team.
"Gurururu!"
(No problem at all!)
"Shaymin~"
(Let's play together~)
Li Wei leaned his hands on his knees and explained:
"Although I really want to play too, I have to participate in a competition tomorrow, so I need to rest early."
"Shaymin~"
(I know~)
"Don't play too late, okay? Come back to sleep early."
"Shaymin~"
After instructing Shaymin, Li Wei and Lucario took a detour to the river by the Breeding Center,
"Milotic, I'm here."
Under the night sky, ripples spread across the calm water,
A snake-like figure gradually became clear, with half of Milotic's body submerged as it swam towards the shore.
"Mew~"
Milotic rubbed its side against Li Wei's side.
Milotic's skin was not rough; instead, it was very smooth, with a slightly slimy feel, but it wasn't disgusting.
Li Wei gently stroked Milotic's head with his hand,
"How was your day?"
"Mew~"
"You're very happy, right? That's good."
The Feebas, who was originally not confident and afraid of people, had now transformed into Milotic swaying in the water.
Li Wei did not have high expectations for Milotic.
He did not have the aspiration to train her to become like Cynthia's or Mikuri's Milotic.
Of course, if Milotic herself wanted to become stronger and wanted to train, Li Wei would not stop her.
Li Wei only hoped that Milotic would live happily.
Li Wei never really trained Milotic; he just let Milotic grow freely.
However, because Milotic ate Li Wei's specially made Energy Cubes, there was still progress.
"For the next round of the Breeder Competition, I want to bring you on stage, is that okay?"
In the 32-to-16 round, Breeders would bring their Pokemon onto the stage to test their breeding results.
This could be in terms of skills, or in terms of beauty or coolness, like in a Contest.
Li Wei's Milotic was undoubtedly beautiful.
Li Wei wanted to bring Milotic onto the stage,
Milotic nodded: "Mew~"