That's right, it's Bernice! She is so amazed by my heroics that she promptly becomes my partner! Together we decide to visit the mayor and report the kidnapping, since this town apparently has no police.
Outside the mayor's house we meet an older Riku-Ansem clone who is clearly not evil. The glowing red eyes and demonic hair that blows with no wind mean nothing.
Es Cade, the mayor doubts Bernice's story of Pokemon with evil aura, but promises to launch an investigation into the incident. Whatever that means. He then suggests that we visit the Phenac Stadium, the pride of the city.
Unable to advance the plot yet, Cody and Bernice go there only to find out that registration is closed. While leaving, a group of Team Snagem goons confront us, and they expose Cody as a former Team Snagem member. *gasp* Luckily this came out after Cody saved Bernice's life, so it actually makes Cody even cooler. Regaro and [unnamed Espeon] take care of business with ease, and the grunts are sent packing.
We then learn that, since Orre is a freaking desert devoid of wild Pokemon, Pokemarts don't sell Pokeballs. Fortunately, the friendly diner owner has some, and the first five are on the house! I then stock up on Great Balls, since the jerk had those but didn't feel like giving them away, and head back to Phenac City.
In the two minutes I was gone, "a whole lot of scary men" apparently took over the mayor's house. Oh no!
Party:
Regaro the Umbreon Lv 27
[Noname] the Espeon Lv26
Box:
none
Graveyard:
none
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