Mike observed each of the battles taking notes, before he said "You guys are lucky, you've come across so many new Pokemon and a few of the Alohan forms of Pokemon. During my journey, I did not get a chance to see too many Alohan Forms, but you guys just seem to find them easier"

He then looked ahead as he saw the path up the volcano, he lead them to the bottom of it before stopping and said "If you follow the path up, there should be a cave leading straight to the summit. Because I've done this Trial, you have to go on ahead without me. I'll be waiting for you guys by the trial gate to route 8. Good luck"