"Four more?!"
Leon stared in astonishment; a legendary like Kyogre, and now there are four in Galar?
Leon was truly shocked; he'd never heard of this before!
"That's right, Leon, our Region's legends aren't any worse than others."
Rose's calm smile showed as she took a slow sip of coffee.
"According to legend, in our ancient times there was a 'King' who ruled the entire Galar Region—supposedly able to see into the future, present, and all that lies ahead."
Her magnetic voice drifted, Rose's eyes deep and mysterious.
"As the ruler of Galar, he was praised as 'The King of Bountiful Harvests,' but time is merciless; as the kingdom fell, this 'Sovereign and Steed' also disappeared in a similarly mysterious way."
Rose's tone was complex; yes, time is merciless.
Even legendary kings have kingdoms that crumble, right?
"And the other three?"
Leon rested his chin on his hand, thinking; he'd never heard this story before.
One could say, as expected, that Chairman Rose knows these hidden tales.
"The legendary hero and calamity—Leon, you should be familiar with this story, right?"
"That's natural, but those two legendary heroes aren't members of the Galar royal family, are they?" Leon frowned.
"Hehe, Leon, people's hearts are incredibly complex; based on what we know, those two legendary heroes aren't humans, they're two Pokémon."
Rose let out a soft laugh, shaking her head with a meaningful drawl.
From what's been investigated at the ruins, Rose is certain that the heroes who defeated the Darkest Day in Galar weren't humans but two Pokémon.
But the whispered history says the heroes of the Darkest Day were the Kingdom's people, as the two Pokémon statues found in the ruins show.
Why this discrepancy?
Rose explains in a flash: someone distorted actual history, inserting the savior image of the "heroes" into themselves and spreading that story.
Truly despicable, and yet truth will come out—now isn't that happening?
"Interesting…" Leon isn't slow; he immediately understands Rose's meaning, his brows knitting.
Greed is a terrifying thing.
"So, you mean the two legendary heroes and the Darkest Day—are they Pokémon?"
"Yes, Leon. I believe these four Legendary Pokémon are incredibly powerful, especially the Darkest Day."
Rose's eyes shimmer slightly, fixed on Leon.
"If you can Catch it, I think even Team Rocket coming to our Galar Region could be beaten by you!"
Rose's urgency is obvious; the probing intent is clear.
But Leon isn't yet convinced; he speaks softly.
"Mr. Chairman, I think this ideology isn't right; you haven't truly seen them, so you can hardly imagine how terrifying these Legendary Pokémon can be."
Leon says firmly.
Kyogre, the origin of the seas, is already a walking disaster; if the Primordial Sea can't be contained, the rain would be terrifying.
What about the Darkest Day, the legend that nearly destroyed Galar?
From this Hoenn trip, Leon understands legends may be real history.
Leon wants to Catch the Darkest Day too, but worries that it could break loose and relive the legend.
If the Darkest Day is alive, it's probably slumbering somewhere hidden; best not to disturb it.
"Like this…"
Rose nods with a smile, not showing a reaction.
Then Leon recounts his experiences in Hoenn and his encounters with Team Rocket to Rose.
"Damian… is this strong?"
"Yeah, especially the Primal Kyogre—that Pokémon is unbelievably strong; even with Steven and me together, we'd likely lose to it."
Leon says gravely.
That Shadow Mewtwo is manageable if they go all out, but Primal Kyogre… no way.
"I understand—the team you mentioned, Damian, is that the Team Rocket leader?"
Rose's face becomes grave; this is unusual, but Leon's report makes her uneasy about Team Rocket's strength.
"Yes, he's too strong."
Leon sighs.
"I'll coordinate with Hoenn; this isn't just Hoenn's problem anymore."
Rose lowers her voice.
If Damian brings Team Rocket to Galar, he will not permit it.
This is Rose's beloved Galar; he's invested in its growth and prosperity, and he will not let it fall.
"Leon, you've been through a lot; go rest a bit." Rose ponders for a moment, then softens.
"Okay, Mr.Chairman; you take care, and tell Steven to rest too—he almost overworked himself to death."
"Hehe, don't worry—Oleana's got my back; I'm fine."
After seeing Leon off, Rose's expression hardens.
"Damian… Kyogre…?"
Rose's eyes flicker as she contemplates, the Hoenn trip's information weighing on his.
"Oleana, do you think Leon could Catch Eternatus?"
Rose asks Oleana in a magnetic, soft tone.
Leon is invincible; he can Catch any Pokémon.
Rose once believed that Leon is the strongest Trainer he has seen; he believes there is almost no one stronger.
Thus, he never doubted her plan would succeed, even if faced with Eternatus.
Now he wonders if she's underestimated Legendary Pokémon.
Can Leon actually Catch Eternatus?
Leon can't even beat Primal Kyogre… Eternatus is a legendary Pokémon that nearly destroyed the region in history.
"I think you should proceed with caution, Mr.Chairman."
Oleana hesitates but states her view clearly; she's been listening throughout.
"If what Champion Leon says is true, then if Eternatus awakens, Champion Leon might not be able to handle it…"
Oleana's words are cautious but firm.
This is not good news.
"Since that's the case, postpone the Eternatus plan for now, Oleana—send people to locate those two legendary heroes and The King of Bountiful Harvests."
Rose taps the desk with a few fingers, determined not to let Galar be wrecked.
Why pursue Eternatus? Because energy is endless, but if you can't even Catch it, what good is it?
"Understood," Oleana nods.
"These legends have a decent attitude toward humans; even if Leon can't Catch them, they won't go on a rampage."
"And if Leon can Catch them, with his leadership and training, Catching Eternatus will be a breeze."
Rose still trusts Leon; he believes Galar will grow under his leadership.
"Mr. Chairman, what if Team Rocket comes to Galar next?"
Oleana asks.
"That Damian… well, we'll see after we talk to him firsthand."
Rose's eyes flicker, then she says with a steelier edge:
This matter needs careful handling.
But he believes that people have weaknesses; if Galar can recruit a trainer stronger than Leon, then Galar could truly take off.
Beauty, wealth, power, fame—these are what life is about.
As for his role as Galar League chairman, trading with Team Rocket—Rose doesn't care what others think.
If it's for Galar's sake, even if she's criticized, he will do it.
…..
Kanto Indigo Plateau conference room .
"So that's it, has Damian even caught Kyogre?"
Goodshow's gray brows knit tightly, as he rubbed his weary brow.
Team Rocket and Damian ... growing stronger, huh.
But the good news is, Giovanni has also gotten a temporary endorsement for Groudon, and Damian even arrogantly handed Red Orb to Giovanni.
With that, there might be a method to deal with Primal Kyogre.
"Hmph～ I knew it, that guy..."
Lorelei arms folded, her chest standing more imposing.
She publicly praised her own wiser decision, grateful she hadn't gone to Hoenn, or else...
If Damian loses his beastly impulse, she fears she'd really be grabbed by Damian and lose her chastity.
That guy might actually be capable of doing such a thing.
"Yes, chairman, and I've also received news." Giovanni's eyes briefly swept Lorelei.
He came to Indigo Plateau as soon as he returned to Kanto, and reported everything that had happened during this period truthfully.
The only pity was that Lance was still not at Indigo Plateau.
"You said it." Goodshow was still considering how to deal with Team Rocket.
"Joseph Stone was imprisoned; he participated in a plan back then, organized by the Johto Pokémon Association..."
Giovanni introduced the " Rayquaza Capture Plan" .
And as Giovanni spoke, Goodshow's expression grew uglier, and Lorelei's face was just as grim and cold.
"Now Aster's little sister Zinnia has joined Team Rocket, and her strength is Champion-tier, very strong Champion-tier."
Giovanni emphasized Zinnia's strength.
"Sigh..."
Goodshow forced a small smile, then finally sighed deeply.
"Mr. Chairman, using technological devices to forcibly catch Pokémon, and even Pokémon with Trainers, causing innocent Trainers to die, these are major crimes that cannot be forgiven!"
Lorelei stood up, her voice cold, her tone extremely aloof.
Her greatest aversion is dirty people like this.
"Please chairman, if you allow, I in person will take people to Johto to capture those criminals."
"Allowed." Goodshow didn't hesitate; at this moment his heart was filled with anger.
He had been striving to ensure the Pokémon League maintains harmony between humans and Pokémon, but he really didn't expect this.
Under his nose, such a monstrous atrocity had happened, and most importantly, he hadn't received any word about it?
Johto Pokemon Association, deserve to die!
"This matter being concealed until now, I suspect there weren't only Johto Pokémon Association people involved." Agatha's sinister, hoarse voice intoned.
"Hmm, I'll have Mio investigate." Goodshow said darkly.
Giovanni glanced at Lorelei, whose killing intent blazed; lips curled slightly, signaling something good was coming.
Lorelei in person leading the charge, those Pokémon Association guys could enter the cell intact, that was luck on their side.
And as long as Lorelei moves decisively, the Indigo League politicians who resent Lorelei will have an excuse to "challenge" her again.
A cold, merciless personality, relying on overwhelming strength that leaves no room for doubt, Lorelei unsettled many lawmakers.
But just then, Goodshow's phone suddenly rang.
" Mio?" Goodshow picked up the call; it was Jenny, the overall commander, Jenny . Mio.
"Mr. Chairman, something bad is happening: Johto Pokémon Association is under attack!"
"What?" Goodshow froze.
"And the attacker is… a Rayquaza!"
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