Wyndon City—this was the northernmost city in the entire Galar region, and at the same time, it was also the largest city in all of Galar!
Towering skyscrapers stood tall across the skyline of Wyndon, painting the portrait of a true modern metropolis. This sprawling city was built under the direct supervision and planning of Chairman Rose, as part of his ambitious development project for the region.
With a strong modern atmosphere and advanced infrastructure, Wyndon City wasn't just a symbol of progress in Galar—it was the beating heart of Rose's vision for the future.
And of course, the headquarters of Rose's own enterprise, Macro Cosmos, was also located here, housed in the massive Rose Tower that dominated the cityscape.
This gleaming skyscraper wasn't just a landmark of Wyndon—it was the center of political and economic power across the region. Everything related to the Macro Cosmos Group was controlled and overseen from within this tower.
It was no exaggeration to say that as long as one stood at the top of Rose Tower, one could effectively control the entire Galar region.
That was the level of influence and authority Rose had managed to accumulate.
At this moment, inside the president's office at Rose Tower, a middle-aged man in a gray suit was leaning back on a sofa.
His slicked-back hair was immaculately styled, with a single strand of fringe falling over his forehead. He wore a neatly trimmed black mustache and exuded an aura of maturity, wisdom, and world-weariness.
This man was none other than Rose himself!
Chairman of the Galar League, president of the Macro Cosmos Corporation, and the one who discovered the undefeated Champion Leon.
At the same time, he was also the one who found Eternatus—and used it as the foundation to develop limitless energy, ensuring the perpetual prosperity of the Galar region. That was his ambition!
Click—click—click—
The sharp clack of high heels echoed across the office floor as Rose slowly lifted his gaze. The person entering was Oleana.
"Chairman, as of now, none of the docks have shown any signs of that Rocket Executive's whereabouts."
Oleana gave a slight bow, her expression solemn as she reported in a serious tone.
"I see… So, it seems he hasn't left Galar yet."
Rose nodded, his deep eyes gleaming with a contemplative light.
Eternatus had been stolen…
When he learned of this, he rushed back from Kalos at the fastest possible speed.
Because Eternatus was the cornerstone of his vision!
Raising Galar to its peak—this had always been Rose's dream. He established the Macro Cosmos Corporation, whose subsidiaries spanned nearly every field.
Aviation, railways, the internet, energy, technology, banking…
Under his leadership, Macro Cosmos spread its influence across the entire Galar region, improving both the standard of living and the economy.
He also introduced Dynamaxing into Gym battles. Through the uniqueness and power of Dynamax, Galar began to gain recognition on the global stage.
It could be said that the current development of Galar was almost singlehandedly propped up by Rose!
This was precisely his dream. He wanted Galar to rise, to prosper, and for its people to thrive eternally without being forgotten by the world.
But then, Rose discovered a piece of information that plunged him into despair—Galar's current energy resources would be completely exhausted in a thousand years.
The energy that had allowed this land to shine brilliantly would cease to exist a millennium later. By then, even survival for the people of Galar would become impossible.
Rose couldn't allow that to happen. So, he began researching how to completely resolve the problem of energy depletion.
And in the end, he found Eternatus!
It could be said that Rose was a true leader who had poured his heart and soul into Galar. Without him, there would be no Galar standing proudly on the world stage today.
But now, the very Eternatus that carried all his hopes for the future had been stolen!
"Chairman, do you wish to issue a nationwide warrant? If he returns to Kanto, tracking him down will become extremely difficult."
"If he's yet to return, it's probably due to Eternatus's energy."
Oleana remained calm and composed. Though several days had passed since the incident in Hammerlocke, she had already collected herself and was back in action.
"A Trainer who can easily defeat Raihan… How could ordinary officers ever hope to apprehend him?"
Rose's magnetic voice posed the rhetorical question to Oleana.
Raihan was the top-ranked Trainer in Galar next to Leon. Yet according to the information Oleana had gathered, Raihan had been soundly defeated by that Rocket Executive.
This was enough to show that the man was a top-tier Champion-level Trainer!
"Other than Leon, no one in Galar can stop him. And… he has already captured Eternatus. Oleana, do you understand what that means?"
Rose let out a long sigh afterward, rubbing his temples to ease his fatigue.
Originally, his plan was to gather enough Wishing Star energy and then have Leon capture Eternatus, thus realizing his dream of infinite energy.
But now, that plan had died before it even began.
And the one who had captured Eternatus—perhaps even Leon would no longer be his match.
Trying to take Eternatus back by force was now next to impossible. He would have to come up with another plan.
"I'm very sorry for letting you down."
Oleana's lips pressed into a tight, unwilling line as she bowed deeply in apology to Rose.
"No, this isn't your fault. Even if I had been there, I wouldn't have been able to stop it."
Rose shook his head and offered her a few words of consolation. The incident had already occurred—there was no point in assigning blame. What mattered most now was figuring out how to resolve the situation.
"He's definitely going to return to Kanto. Oleana, get in touch with the Indigo League for me. I want to pay a visit to Chairman Logi."
After a moment of silence, a gleam of wisdom flashed in Rose's eyes as he gave the order to Oleana.
The appearance of Zacian in Hammerlocke had already made it clear—Zacian was hostile toward Eternatus. And Rose firmly believed that someone capable of thinking so meticulously, someone who could capture Eternatus, would not act rashly in the short term.
After all, Eternatus's presence would surely draw out Zacian and Zamazenta, wouldn't it?
"Yes, Chairman," Oleana replied. She gave Rose a slightly puzzled look but didn't question him further.
"Eternatus… Team Rocket…"
Rose stood and walked to the floor-to-ceiling windows, gazing out at the bustling cityscape of Wyndon with a calm expression.
The reason for going to Kanto wasn't merely to visit Chairman Logi. It was for—
Team Rocket.
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In Slumbering Weald, a faint blue light shimmered, and the proud and aloof figure of Zacian emerged.
"Sister, you're hurt?"
From behind the trees, Zamazenta slowly stepped out. Seeing Zacian in this state, it was clearly startled.
"Was it Eternatus?" But it couldn't sense Eternatus re-entering its Eternamax form. How had Eternatus injured Zacian?
"It was Calyrex," Zacian replied, shaking its head before lying down on the grass, closing its eyes to rest.
Zamazenta fell silent upon hearing that, refraining from asking any further questions about Zacian's conflict with Calyrex.
"Eternatus has chosen a human Trainer as its partner."
Zacian said in a cold voice. Although the Crown Tundra encounter had been unpleasant, it hadn't been without gains.
Most of its focus at the time had indeed been on Eternatus and Calyrex, but it had also noticed Lucas and Marnie.
At close range, Zacian could clearly sense the lingering aura of Eternatus on Lucas's body. This realization left the typically cold and proud Zacian feeling rather conflicted.
"For a human, the power of Eternatus is too tempting. It's normal to be unable to resist."
Zamazenta spoke in a low tone. Their animosity toward Eternatus was born from their desire to protect the land and all the lives upon it.
Now that Eternatus had been accepted by a human, was that not a cruel irony?
But it wasn't surprising. After all, Eternatus's power was overwhelmingly attractive to humans.
"Once I recover, I'll head out again."
Zacian didn't want to linger on the topic and spoke calmly.
Zamazenta turned away without another word, giving its sister space to rest. Yet as it turned, a complex look appeared in its eyes.
Zacian was cold and proud, but Zamazenta knew its sister was truly kind at heart. It could sense Zacian's deep fatigue and melancholy.
Because they were seen as heroes, they had given everything to protect this land. But now, they'd clashed with the once-gentle Calyrex, and even Eternatus had been accepted by humans.
This was a heavy blow for Zacian.
Were they wrong to oppose Eternatus? They merely didn't want history to repeat itself. They were trying to prevent disaster before it happened.
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The next morning, the sun shone brightly. At the airport, Lucas—wearing a wide-brimmed gentleman's hat—turned his head to glance at Marnie.
"Can't bear to leave? You can always come back and visit when there's time."
Lucas smiled as he spoke. Yes—they were preparing to leave Galar.
As much as he wanted Eternatus to return to peak condition, Lucas was well aware of the reality.
Perhaps the very moment Eternatus Eternamaxed, Zacian and Zamazenta would immediately appear.
That wasn't a scenario he wanted to see.
He needed to make better preparations. For now, leaving Galar to build up his strength was the smart move.
"It's fine. Actually… this is my first time leaving Galar."
Marnie turned her gaze away. She had been looking toward Spikemuth.
"I won't let you down. But since you're coming with me, you'd better be ready for some thrilling adventures."
A smile tugged at Lucas's lips. He wasn't exactly a model citizen.
A Rocket Executive, a member of the evil organization—to the idealistic young people of the world, he was nothing short of a villain.
"Then… is it too late for me to back out now?"
"Impossible. Once you're on a pirate ship, there's no getting off."
"So, I've already prepared myself for that."
Marnie rolled her eyes, her face calm and cool as ever.
She had always known Lucas wasn't a good man—but in her eyes, he was certainly not a bad one either.
Maybe… it was just favoritism.
"Well then, let's go. Time's tight. I'm taking you to a great place."
Lucas's smile deepened as he took Marnie's hand and led her onto the plane without waiting for her response.
Marnie stared at his back, the corners of her lips curving into the faintest smile.
So, she really had boarded a pirate ship—but this feeling… wasn't unpleasant at all.
The plane soon took off and vanished into the sky.
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Veilstone City Airport, Sinnoh Region.
"So, this is the Sinnoh region…"
At the airport exit, Marnie looked around. In the distance, she could already see the outline of Veilstone City.
A new region, a new city—it gave this girl, leaving Galar for the first time, an entirely fresh and novel feeling.
Lucas also looked around. It was his first time in Sinnoh as well, so the novelty wasn't lost on him.
But soon, he pulled out his phone and opened the Sinnoh map.
"But Lucas, why exactly did we come to Sinnoh?"
Having calmed herself, Marnie's expression returned to its usual composure. She looked at Lucas curiously.
Though he had brought her to Sinnoh, she still didn't know his purpose here.
Lucas was from Kanto—why was he always running all over the place?
"Found it. We're going here."
He quickly located their destination and held his phone out for Marnie to see.
"Michina?"
Marnie blinked her clear eyes. She really didn't know much about Sinnoh.
"Yeah. Something very interesting happened there once. Let's get some food first, then head over."
Lucas's red eyes gleamed as he grinned.
That's right—his reason for coming to Sinnoh was none other than Michina Town.
(End of Chapter)