Professor Laventon could only shake his head regretfully at Ash's statement that he couldn't teach others his abilities.
Although they hadn't known each other for long, he could tell that Ash was a very straightforward person who seldom lied.
Therefore, when he sincerely said that there was no way, it really must mean there was no way...
Mai, standing to the side, looked thoughtful. She was only speculating earlier, but now Ash had confirmed her suspicions with his own words.
It turns out Ash can actually understand Pokemon and even communicate with them!
This ability is exactly the power that both the Diamond Clan and Pearl Clan have been dreaming of!
So, when she heard that Ash couldn't share this ability, a look of regret appeared on Mai's face as well.
"Well, if that's the case, there's nothing we can do. Ash, you should go to Team Galactic to register as official members first. I'll continue investigating the matter regarding the King."
Ash didn't turn to leave with Cynthia; instead, he looked at Mai seriously and asked,
"Miss Mai, may I ask, what's going on with the frenzied King?"
"Do you know the origin of the golden lightning? What's happening with those Kings now?"
Although Ash might get confused about other matters, when it comes to Pokemon, he becomes more serious than anyone else.
Even if he's never met the Pokemon, Ash cares deeply about them, especially when they might hold clues about going home.
A series of questions left Mai momentarily stunned before she organized her thoughts and began to reply:
"Just as you learned from Kricketune, Ash."
"The Kings of the Obsidian Fieldlands, or rather all the areas of Hisui, have become frenzied due to a bolt of golden lightning!"
"However, it's most apparent in the Obsidian Fieldlands and Crimson Mirelands regions."
"In the other two regions, the Kings have also been struck by the golden lightning and occasionally rage, but most of the time, they are calm and quiet."
"Only the Kings in the Obsidian Fieldlands and Crimson Mirelands frequently go berserk!"
"To tell you the truth, we have no way to deal with the Kings..."
Mai sighed, her face showing a look of distress.
"It's not due to a lack of strength, but because our organization cannot act against the Kings they revere."
Mai then explained to Ash why they couldn't subdue the Kings.
Ash and Cynthia nodded in understanding at these words—the Diamond Clan and the Pearl Clan couldn't fight those Kings not because they couldn't defeat them, but because they couldn't bring themselves to attack them, so they allowed the frenzy to continue.
However... even if they could act, whether they'd win against those Kings also remains in question.
Mai's explanation also informed Ash and Cynthia about the current situation of these Kings.
All the Kings are now in a state of frenzy, caused by the mysterious lightning from the sky, which might be closely linked to the Space-Time Gods.
This also relates to their clues for going home.
Given this, they don't need to wander around like headless flies anymore.
Their main goal now is to find all ten Pokemon that battled Arceus back then—the current five Mount Pokemon and five Kings!
If they can do that, the clues to going home should surface!
"As for the golden lightning... we have no idea what it is." Mai shook her head gently.
"When the anomaly appeared in the sky, we tried to investigate it, but found nothing. Team Galactic only referred to it as a space rift, but we know nothing else."
"Then, not long after, a bolt of golden lightning suddenly descended from the sky, turning the Kings into their current frenzied states."
At this, Mai's face showed obvious worry.
"Now, the Kings in other regions occasionally regain clarity, but the ones in the Obsidian Fieldlands and Crimson Mirelands have become frequently frenzied. I'm afraid if this continues..."
Mai didn't continue her sentence.
But Ash and Cynthia understood.
If the Kings continue to rage, it will affect not just the wild Pokemon but also eventually the humans living in the Hisui Region.
By then, even if the Diamond Clan and Pearl Clan are unwilling to act against the Kings, Team Galactic will surely intervene forcibly.
The Diamond Clan and Pearl Clan prefer peaceful coexistence between Pokemon and humans, but Team Galactic's stance is notably different.
Although they also promote the idea of Pokemon and humans living together, Team Galactic prioritizes whether humans can securely survive in the Hisui Region over the Pokemon.
They want to research Pokemon and harness their power to ensure humans can establish themselves on this dangerous land.
That's why the Diamond Clan and Pearl Clan don't want Team Galactic to meddle in the matter of the Kings.
In their view, if Team Galactic gets involved, they might not respect the divine status of the Kings.
However, if the Kings' frenzy impacts Jubilife Village and the surrounding inhabitants, Team Galactic will have ample reason to take action. At that moment, even if the Diamond Clan and Pearl Clan are reluctant, it would be hard to stop Team Galactic's actions.
But... Mai's thoughts shifted as she suddenly looked up at Ash.
There is not yet a complete loss of hope.
This young man before her had just used a mysterious power to bring the Boss Kricketune back to its normal state from a frenzy.