Chapter 347: Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [347]
The Alola region, nestled in the tropics, boasted abundant natural resources and world-class tourism appeal.
Every year, Alola attracted countless tourists looking to relax and explore. In recent years, with Alola officially joining the Pokémon League and benefiting from favorable policies and tariff exemptions, the region's prosperity had only grown.
Luo Yuan and Sabrina, dressed like typical tourists, arrived at the bustling port of Melemele Island.
"It looks so lively," Sabrina remarked, taking in the vibrant scene around the harbor.
For those unfamiliar with Alola, the region's distinct culture and unique Pokémon forms were often its most striking features. Few realized that Alola's economic development was also impressive, with cutting-edge technology widely utilized.
"Compared to Alola, the Sevii Islands are downright pitiful," Luo Yuan mused, recalling Lorelei's tireless efforts to revitalize her homeland.
Although the Sevii Islands were also a potential vacation spot, they faced stiff competition from the Orange Archipelago, and their natural appeal couldn't match Alola's exotic charm. Despite Lorelei's hard work, the Sevii Islands' economy remained stagnant.
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As Luo Yuan and Sabrina made their way out of the port, they spotted their welcoming party waiting.
Luo Yuan knew exactly who it was—even from a distance, the towering 10-meter Alolan Exeggutor holding a sign with their names on it was hard to miss.
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