218 Continuing Forward

At this moment, Flint and the others had also run over.

"Yuga, are you okay?"

Flint rushed over and looked at Yuga from left to right, relieved only when he confirmed Yuga was fine.

"I'm fine, you all worried for nothing," Yuga said with a smile.

"That Pokémon earlier… It was incredibly powerful! Just one glance and I felt paralyzed all over," Flint said, his tone filled with fear.

At this point, not only Flint but also Volkner, Gardenia, and Jackie were all looking at Yuga curiously, wanting to know what had transpired between him and that Pokémon.

"That was the legendary Pokémon, Deoxys! It's very rare; it's not surprising that you haven't heard of it!" Yuga explained.

"Deoxys?" Gardenia said. "I've never heard of this legendary Pokémon. I've only heard of ones like Ho-Oh and Lugia."

"I've only heard of Dialga and Palkia," Volkner added.

"I've only come across it in historical records; I don't know the details very well," Yuga fibbed.

After Yuga's explanation, everyone nodded. Legendary Pokémon were the most mysterious entities in this world, and they dared not claim to fully understand them.

"What happened between you and Deoxys? And where did that huge rock go?" Jackie asked, voicing the questions that were on everyone's minds.

"That giant rock was indeed a meteorite, just as we speculated. It's the very meteorite that caused the magnetic field disturbance in the Mount Coronet," Yuga answered. "Deoxys just explained the circumstances to me."

"Deoxys had been suppressing the meteorite all along. So, until recently, the meteorite remained undisturbed in the Mount Coronet. However, Deoxys left the area for some time, and the meteorite lost its suppression. The emitted magnetic field resonated with the magnetic field of the Mount Coronet, leading to the turmoil we witnessed."

Yuga didn't reveal the entire truth, just a rough explanation that he polished, as he couldn't explain where the meteorite had gone.

"I see!"

After Yuga's explanation, the others suddenly understood.

"It's truly exciting. I never thought I'd see a legendary Pokémon in person. What an eye-opener," Flint said excitedly as he walked.

The others also realized how thrilling it had been. Although they hadn't engaged in a battle with the legendary Pokémon, the moment Deoxys appeared had nearly stopped their hearts.

The overwhelming pressure had been intense. They admired Yuga's ability to speak under such conditions.

"This situation can be understood rationally. Thanks to the help of the three of you, I'll make sure to put in a good word for you with the League when we return," Gardenia said.

"That's right, we're really grateful to you," Jackie added.

"No need, no need. We didn't contribute much; it was all Yuga's doing."

Upon hearing Gardenia and Jackie's words, both Flint and Volkner felt a bit embarrassed. In this mission, it seemed like they were just tagging along.

At this point, Yuga became unhappy.

"What do you mean it's all my credit? Without both of you, Luxray and Houndoom, would I have found that place?"

Actually, Yuga wasn't a registered Trainer of the League, so he didn't place much importance on merit points. However, it was different for Flint and Volkner. They were legitimate League Trainers, and their parents were direct descendants, so merit points held great significance for them.

"Alright, alright," Gardenia said with a smile. "You all contributed; none of you will be left out."

When Yuga and his friends returned to the train, the Nosepass that had been lying there had already been dealt with by Gardenia's subordinates. The other Trainers who had gone out to investigate the cause of the Pokémon unrest had gradually returned as well.

After all the Trainers had come back, Gardenia took out her megaphone again and shouted to everyone, "The issue of the Mount Coronet's abnormal magmetic field has been resolved. Thank you all for your assistance. Those who helped, please come to me and register. Each person will receive a certain amount of League merit points as a reward."

Upon hearing Gardenia's words, all the Trainers present cheered happily. They had thought they were just helping out of duty, but they hadn't expected to receive merit points as a reward. It was a pleasant surprise.

Seeing this situation, Flint sneered, "Those who were just pretending to help really lucked out."

Indeed, not every Trainer present had been wholeheartedly assisting in repelling the Pokémon attack or diligently searching for clues about the magnetic anomalies. There were also those who were just going through the motions, pretending to contribute.

But that was also inevitable. There was no way to investigate each person's actions thoroughly, and there was no surveillance in place.

With the situation resolved, Yuga and his friends returned to their train seats, waiting for the train to resume its journey.

"How did it go, dear? Is everything fine now?" Seeing Yuga and his friends return, Chatot couldn't wait to ask.

Unfezant also raised its head to look at Yuga. Clearly, it was quite concerned about the outcome.

Before Yuga could speak, Flint burst into laughter, "With this old man around, what problem can't be solved?"

Chatot rolled its eyes at him, ignoring him and simply muttered, "Idiot."

Not long after Yuga and his friends returned to the train, the attendants brought them a lot of delicious food as a way to thank them for their assistance, and it was all free of charge.

It wasn't just Yuga's group; all the Trainers who had participated in the previous mission received the same treatment. Flint couldn't help but exclaim that the conductor of this train was really considerate.

As it was getting close to evening, the train attendants finally announced that the tracks had been repaired and they could soon resume the journey.

By the time the train started moving again, it was already dark outside.

Before departing, Yuga specifically called Reggie to let him know that he had been delayed due to something on the road. He didn't want Reggie to worry if he didn't arrive in Veilstone City on time.

After Yuga stored the meteorite in his system backpack, it didn't take long for the magnetic field disturbances in the surroundings to settle down. All communication devices returned to normal, and Electric-type Pokémon also regained consciousness, leaving the meteorite crater one by one.

As the train continued its journey, Flint sighed, "After crossing the Mount Coronet, we'll be in Hearthone City. That's where we'll part ways." His tone held a sense of reluctance.

Yuga smiled and said, "Don't worry, we'll meet again on Lily of the Valley Island. Just wait for it."