"But feel free, if you don't believe me, you don't believe me."
Al was of course indifferent to the fact that Rope didn't believe in him. There were plenty of people who didn't believe him. Just like those assholes who tried to force themselves out also didn't believe that they really wanted to retire didn't they.
Where else would there be so much trouble?
"I'm sure you're not the only one here, so all I'm saying is...stop bothering me. It's my choice to roam the mundane world faithfully."
Al had by now toned down his smile, leaving only a serious look on his face.
"My war is over. A veteran should have the right to choose the place where he lies dormant, right? I hope that you guys are still able to sympathize with the thoughts of a wanderer who hasn't returned to his hometown for a long time."
After saying that, Al once again looked at Rope with a smile on his face, "As for what you want. I can certainly give it to you now. But that's my thing in the end. If you want to obtain it, shouldn't you pass my test?"
Rope really wanted to pooh-pooh him. Motherfucker you caused trouble, I'm wiping your ass, you don't rush over to give me a hand, even if it's not enough, now there's some kind of test for me, what you did is something that someone with a normal brain can do?
Hoopa's eyes were even more strange when he looked at Al. It was as if something had collapsed.
Obviously, he used to think that Arceus was really a qualified and reliable leader, so why would this body give people such a slipless feeling?
Al, on the other hand, looked at Rope in front of him, the smile on his face unchanged.
"I'm the only Thousand Armed God-Arceus in the entire Pokémon world, it's not that simple for you to take something from me."
Al looked at the disgusted Rope and spoke rather helplessly.
Seriously, right now, he just wanted to play with Rope for a while, after all, after returning home, even if he dispersed all of his origin, there was still no one who could play with him. The difference was just too much.
And now that it was so hard to have such an opportunity, of course he wouldn't miss it.
Moreover, this was already giving Rope a great deal of face, right? If it was still in the void, it wouldn't be that simple to take something from him.
"Don't underestimate this Azure Flute alright, it's not something that's simply used to summon something between initials. That's merely the simplest thing it can do!"
Al's entire being was helpless, damn why are people in the company always so distrustful of others na?!!!!
Rope was still staring at Al with a 'you keep making it up' face.
Rope of course knew that Al didn't have the need to fool himself on this matter. As long as his position was still okay in this world, then Rope and him were natural allies.
And regarding the matter of stance, Rope was certain of it.
Because whether it was Katsuhisa, or that black-skirted woman, or even Red, they all had a feeling of being rejected by the world. Because they were all really capable of threatening the world.
Including Mewtwo who wasn't convinced by Rope in the beginning.
Because Mewtwo is literally capable of coalescing all the Pokémon and breaking out into a big battle with humans.
Of course, later on, after Mewtwo got together with Rope, he didn't have that feeling of being ostracized.
And the Al in front of him likewise didn't have that.
This meant that the Will of the World had judged that this person should be no threat to them.
Rope still had more or less confidence in Will of the World's judgment.
Just when Rope was hesitating whether to accept this unnecessary kindness or not. The sound of a system prompt suddenly rang in his head.
"Suggestion accepted."
Rope of course knew who gave out this suggestion, although he didn't know the reason for Year's preoccupation with his story. But it was always inextricably linked to the Voidwalker in front of her.
"I accept your test."
Rope let go, and the flaming longsword that had been pressed against the front of Al's throat dissipated.
Al's mouth grinned a wide smile. Like he was happy that Rope finally believed in him. Of course, Rope thought he was just happy because he had found a fun toy.
Rope looked at the so-called big shot in front of him and asked curiously, "So what's the test you have in store for me?"
Al, on the other hand, made a gesture of silence.
"It's not fun to talk about it. Let's see you tomorrow."
Rope glanced once more at the light purple flute at Al's waist. But didn't open his mouth to say anything again.
As for the purpose of the flute, it was thought that after obtaining it, one would naturally be able to get a more comprehensive strategy.
After all, it was something that Year had coveted, so it shouldn't be too bad.
As for some other questions that were still in the back of one's mind, they could be asked again tomorrow after the ordeal.
"Holy shit he's really giving it up! Genuine Azure Flute also dares to give it to Rope just like that."
You'd be lying if you said Year wasn't jealous. He had a lot of strange encounters and all that back then, but compared to something like the Azure Flute, then it was really a tier away.
Year's Queen was also silent, obviously the shock of this matter was also great for her.
One must realize that Thousand Arms God's Azure Flute could be said to be his representative weapon.
As a general of the empire, Thousand Arms God had given such a weapon to someone from a company that was not related to him. That could be considered a betrayal of the Empire.
But once again before...
"There's no need to think too much. I won't tell Rope to you guys. We've all signed a labor contract, I'm not going to sell out my own employees."
Year spoke directly without waiting for the Queen to speak, decisively rejecting the request she was about to make.
"But if there is such a person standing, I will gain the full support of the military."
The Queen spoke up.
"But that would mean that Rope is tied to the chariot of the Empire. That is unacceptable to the company." Year didn't seem like any kind of sentient lord at this point, "And in the end, the Thousand-Armed God's departure was a choice made by your empire's leaders themselves, and there's no need for our company to pay for this matter by paying a genius to pay for it."
Year's words could be said to be very hard. The company was certainly not afraid of the Empire. Although the empire was vast, everyone was ultimately a power below the top of the pyramid. There was no need for anyone to be afraid of anyone.
The empress did not say anything, Year had a point, she wanted the support of the military, but she didn't want it. She wants the support of the military, but can not dispose of the civilian system that made this part of the decision. So there was only another way to either retrieve the Thousand Arm God or bring back the Thousand Arm God's heir. There wasn't much other choice.
Because the empire was falling apart, the civil and military segregation absolutely could not begin at this time.