Lance gazed at Kyurem in the distance, somewhat lost in thought.
He hadn't been much help on the way here, and felt a bit disappointed in himself.
Especially since it was Natsuhiko who determined the course of this incident.
Though Natsuhiko also relied on the power of Reshiram and Victini, the fact that he could gain their support was a testament to his abilities.
"What's up?"
Natsuhiko waved his hand in front of him.
"Nothing." Lance shook his head, concealing the touch of melancholy in his eyes, and broke into a proud smile.
He patted Natsuhiko on the shoulder and said, "Well done."
Natsuhiko noticed Lance's lapse.
Actually, it wasn't hard to guess why he was feeling that way.
But Natsuhiko didn't intend to comfort him.
He believed that Lance wouldn't be affected by such things; feeling the pressure would only make him work harder.
"Mr. Adick, you came just in time. I'm planning to take Reshiram and head to the Plasma Team's base, both to calm Kyurem's anger and bring peace to Longmu Town and the area around Giant Cave, and to nip the Plasma Team's plot in the bud as much as possible."
Natsuhiko directly stated his purpose.
"The Plasma Team?"
As the Champion and Elite Four of the Unova Region, Adick was naturally familiar with the Plasma Team.
Although the evidence collected by Inspector Lila and the others hadn't passed review yet, Adick had always been opposed to this organization.
He believed in the strong bonds between Trainers and Pokémon and was never drawn to the Plasma Team's theory of Pokémon freedom.
Now knowing that the Kyurem incident was also the doing of the Plasma Team, whether out of personal aversion or duty, he couldn't just stand by and do nothing.
"Alright! I'll go." Adick said.
"I'll go too."
As an Investigator, Lance could just barely qualify to get involved in such matters.
Natsuhiko nodded.
With Adick there, he could afford to be more bold and free.
He flipped onto Reshiram, holding Victini in his arms.
"Then I'll go ahead. We don't want them pulling any more stunts."
With that, he gently patted Reshiram's neck.
Reshiram understood and took off towards the northwest.
At the same time, Natsuhiko left a message for Kyurem.
"Wait and see the fireworks."
Together with him, four Genesects also departed.
As for their leader, the Shining Genosect was temporarily placed here.
This was to prevent it from suddenly being controlled by the Plasma Team again and becoming a hindrance.
Moreover, it was already heavily injured and unlikely to be of much help in battle.
Lying in a thick layer of ice, the Genosect leader watched its four subordinates leave with Natsuhiko without looking back, feeling as cold internally as the ice surrounding it, if not colder.
It was utterly freezing.
Kyurem exhaled two breaths of ice, took a deep breath to suppress its anger, and moved towards the cave.
However, when it saw the Genesect on the ground, with eyes that screamed "life is meaningless," its anger was dispelled by half in an instant.
No comparison, no pain.
In this comparison,
it felt much better inside!
Watching the small white dot that was disappearing over the horizon, Adick murmured, "Is that the Hero of Truth?"
"Yeah." Lance responded, his smile even broader, "And my dear friend."
Adick glanced at him.
Are you happier that he became a hero than if you did?
...
...
"There it is."
Since the Plasma Team wasn't hiding now, it wasn't hard to find their lair.
When Natsuhiko arrived, he saw numerous Plasma Team members standing reverently on top of the castle.
Among the seven people in special sage outfits, the most prominent and also the youngest-appearing was Ghetsis, the actual leader of the Plasma Team.
And before them stood a young man in a white robe, with striking green hair.
The Plasma Team was conducting a special ritual.
The coronation ceremony of the King!
The castle was even lined with various types of cameras, recording the entire process.
Through the Plasma Team's special channels, it was broadcasted worldwide and across the internet.
Led by Ghetsis, they knelt on one knee, right hand on the left chest.
The rest of the Plasma Team members did the same.
Shouting aloud.
"Our King!"
The young N showed signs of hesitation on his face, but he remembered Ghetsis's teachings.
As a king, he should remain calm at all times.
He slowly raised his hands, fully displaying the "king's demeanor."
The kneeling Plasma Team members and the Seven Sages then slowly stood up.
Those who understood N's actual role in the Plasma Team looked down, their eyes flickering with discreet disdain.
While those who didn't knew stared fervently at N, regarding him as the king who would lead them to a new world.
Ghetsis naturally kept his head down to show respect.
And on TV and the internet, the uniform transition of images forced the residents of the Unova Region to witness this scene.
The actions of the Plasma Team were virtually a declaration of war against the United Alliance.
As some were astonished by this, others felt disdain, and some pondered.
In the footage.
A young man in a black suit, black hat, riding the White Dragon, appeared on camera.
"That is..."
"The Hero of Truth, Natsuhiko! That's the True Dragon Reshiram!"