Jinqing Port.
The port city representing the Ore Region to the outside world.
As the transportation hub amongst the three major towns that was freed and secretly controlled by the Rescue Organization first, its expansion and remodeling actually started much earlier than Pyrite Town and Silicon City.
On the day Baimu boarded the Milotic, he saw many areas near the pier being demolished.
Now.
The port's size has more than tripled compared to half a year ago.
Innumerable ten-thousand-ton cargo ships unload various trade and donation goods here, workers either drive forklifts or operate gantry cranes and other large engineering tools, while Machop and Machoke assist wearing safety helmets, working with enthusiasm.
At first glance, it's not inferior to the Kanaz Port in the Hoenn Region.
This shows the significant investment of the Rescue Organization in this area.
Regarding the urban population distribution, people from other regions are not in the minority. Some were sent by companies to develop Ore, while others came to start their own businesses on this land of endless opportunities.
There are even those who came to this distant land to live in seclusion.
Because of this, compared to the past, Pokémon in Jinqing Port are no longer rare species, reaching a ubiquitous level.
Such a prosperous and harmonious environment makes many Ore People find it hard to look back on the past, with none not comparing the Jinqing Port under the control of gangs and Ergin's men to human purgatory.
In the past, nobody left for work without a bitter face, only hoping that the foreman wouldn't deduct their meager wages, worrying about being extorted by passing gang members.
Now, children's playful laughter is heard everywhere, every household lives in a new house, has access to clean fresh water, and the industrious have gradually saved up an unimaginable sum from the past.
Everyone's eyes gleam, walking with the breeze.
The sun shines brightly at noon.
Outside the passenger pier.
A medium-sized floating bus stops by the roadside, leaning against its driver's cabin door is a well-muscled lady with tanned skin and short hair.
She idly chews on a dried grass stalk found from who knows where.
"Bah!"
Ex-Quicksand Team squad leader Terry spits out fragments, glances at the bus where a wheat-colored lady sits with crossed legs, and asks, "Boss, are you sure they're arriving today? Don't tell me you misread the schedule?"
Ex-Quicksand Team Sand Group officer Ayana doesn't lift her head, her slender fingers operating on the phone screen, casually replying, "What's the rush? Their ship is a bit troublesome, takes time to dock."
"Troublesome?"
Terry is puzzled, suddenly hearing someone nearby enthusiastically call friends to the pier to see a medieval sailboat, and he starts muttering, "Medieval sailboat? What's that?"
At the dock at this moment.
The recently arrived Fury ship lowers its white sails on the mast, while two sturdy Machoke lower a wooden long ladder under the curious gaze of many passengers.
"Take care, senior…"
"Take care, senior!"
"We will never forget you!"
Otsuka and others bid farewell with reluctance to the crew who took care of them for days, while the crew wave with smiles, subtly showing a look of expectation.
And as a few of them set foot on land, without any movement, their lower bodies suddenly sway strongly, with such intense discomfort they almost kneel down.
They turn pale in shock.
"Hahahahaha!!"
The Fury's crew burst into laughter.
Someone shouted, "Little ghosts! Let the seniors teach you one last lesson! Don't panic when you just set foot on land! You'll adapt after being dizzy!"
The other crew members also started shouting.
"Control your legs! Each one of you looks like Octillery! Embarrassing your boss!"
"Stand up Otsuka! If you kneel down, don't look for me ever again!"
The onlookers cheerfully watch the others make a fool of themselves, judging from their fair complexion, most likely they aren't Ore People.
On the ship.
Baimu, Genji, and Liang Guang finish their final farewells.
The Old Celestial King has lived at sea for many years, unaccustomed to staying on land for long, having no inclination to travel to Pyrite Town, thus refusing the invitation to visit together.
Since the captain isn't going, Liang Guang certainly cannot go either.
They have to bid farewell here.
During half a month's voyage, Baimu seized the opportunity to spar with Genji, and despite being restricted by the battle arena, he gained rewarding experiences.
At least every member of his team has met the Pokémon diligently nurtured by the Four Heavenly Kings.
"Until we meet again!"
Genji speaks sincerely, lightly patting Baimu's shoulder.
Baimu respectfully responds, nods towards Liang Guang, and walks down the Fury.
Compared to the wobbling Otsuka and others, his strong adaptability from prolonged sailing in Hoenn disappointed many spectators waiting for funny scenes.
Suddenly.
Someone seriously looks at his face and exclaims, "Baimu! It's Baimu!"
"What Baimu?"
"A kind of tree?"
"Don't you all read Poké Blogger? It's Baimu, who defeated Hoenn's top Four Heavenly Kings Drake, winning both the Alliance Conference and Gorgeous Festival! He's really back in Ore!"
The person disregards surrounding confused gazes, takes out a phone and photographs Baimu and Otsuka leaving with mutual support.
Quickly, his peripheral vision catches Genji at the Fury's bow position, becoming even more shocked, "Genji! Four Heavenly Kings Genji!"
Once said, the others comprehend.
No matter where the Four Heavenly Kings are stationed, they are renowned figures, especially someone like Genji who has been famous for a long time!
"Turns out it's the Celestial King Genji's ride! No wonder it's so majestic!" That person excitedly feels he uncovered big news.
Coming to Ore is indeed the right decision!
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Outside the pier.