Chapter 744 - 743: Shared Housing and Aerodactyl
Before reaching the Top 128, there shouldn’t be too much pressure.
Even upon reaching the Top 128, Cain thought that as long as he didn’t run into those few exceptional rivals, he shouldn’t have too much difficulty.
In any case, knowing how the League worked, it would be rare for them to be matched up so early.
Cain, Steven, Phoebe, and Wallace were the first to leave the private lounge, as they were the four who would start their battles. The others still had to wait.
The battle order clearly reflected the League’s opinion of the Hoenn participants. Steven and Cain were the top contenders, followed by Phoebe and Wallace, while the others were ranked lower in importance.
With his usual experience, Cain went directly to a rental agency in Hearthome City and looked for a large, secluded estate on the outskirts of town. He didn’t bargain for a single Pokédollar; he simply rented it. With Steven there, money was just a number.
Under the astonished gazes of the others, Cain led them straight to the mansion outside the city. Once the rental agent handed over the keys, that vast place became their temporary residence in Hearthome.
"Cain, why did you rent such a big place? Look at all this grass in the back," Phoebe asked, her eyes shining as she observed the massive green area of the estate.
Cain smiled slightly and explained, "According to the tournament schedule, we’ll have to stay here in Hearthome City for quite a while. Don’t you want to make the most of that time? This place is big enough for the four of us."
"But couldn’t we just stay at the Pokémon Center? Renting this place must be really expensive," Phoebe replied, still doubtful.