Cynthia's last words left Ash slightly stunned.
Aura Power inherently allows one to perceive emotions and the state of life. Many things that ordinary people cannot detect are challenging to hide completely from Ash.
Volo is the most obvious example.
Although that person always seemed to smile and speak very kindly whenever facing them, Ash could always sense an uncomfortable emotion emanating from Volo.
That feeling is hard to directly call malicious, but whether it is the emotion or the Aura, Ash could never completely let his guard down.
Ash had already told Cynthia about this before.
So now, when Cynthia faces Volo, she also maintains her vigilance.
In contrast, although Cyllene always wears a stern face and rarely speaks in a pleasant tone, Ash constantly feels goodwill from her.
The same goes for Irida and Adaman.
As for Kamado…
The emotions of the Leader of Team Galactic toward them are clearly more complex.
However, according to Cynthia's previous judgment, Kamado is mostly suspicious, unable to fully trust two people who suddenly appeared with numerous unknown abilities.
Ultimately, he only trusts things he can control.
Ash quietly pondered for a while, and finally, he nodded heavily at Cynthia.
He was no longer the naive child who left Pallet Town not knowing anything.
When it comes to right and wrong, he should certainly have his own judgment.
"I got it, sis."
Cynthia smiled.
"It's good you understand."
The two then entered the Team Galactic Headquarters and quickly found Cyllene, reporting in detail what happened after they went to the Coronet Highlands.
Cyllene sat quietly behind the desk, listening to the entire process. Once they finished talking about the successful calming of Electrode, her usual cold and serious face finally showed some satisfaction.
"Hmm, you did very well."
"You've continuously completed multiple high-risk missions; your strength and ability to handle unexpected situations are unquestionable."
"So from now on, I will upgrade your team member star level to Seven Stars."
Ash's eyes immediately lit up.
"Seven Stars?"
Cyllene nodded.
"Reaching Seven Stars means you can officially proceed to the final Alabaster Icelands."
"However, I must remind you in advance, the Alabaster Icelands are entirely different from the previous four areas."
"The wild Pokemon there are stronger, and the environment is the biggest challenge, as the entire region remains in a perpetual state of freezing cold."
Cyllene looked at the clothes the two were wearing.
"So if you're preparing to go, you should first get warm enough clothing."
"Otherwise, before you even see the King, you might freeze to the point where you can't even walk."
Ash and Cynthia both nodded.
"Understood."
After completing the procedure with Cyllene, they went upstairs to find Kamado and reported the situation at the Coronet Highlands again.
Kamado's response was not much different from Cyllene's.
With the successful calming of Electrode, stability temporarily returned to the Coronet Highlands. Considering Ash and Cynthia's current demonstrated strength, they had qualified to proceed to the Alabaster Icelands.
But just as they were about to leave, Kamado called them back.
"Since you're preparing to go to the Alabaster Icelands, it's best I inform you of some intelligence about the King there."
"The King of the Alabaster Icelands is called Avalugg, which you probably already know."
Ash and Cynthia both nodded.
They had just seen Avalugg's statue in the Temple of Sinnoh, so they had some understanding of Avalugg in this era.
"However, Avalugg is not quite the same as the previous Kings you have calmed."
Kamado's tone became much more serious.
"That Avalugg's strength far surpasses the previous four Kings and has an enormous size."
They were already prepared for Avalugg's strength.
But hearing Kamado specifically emphasize its size, Ash couldn't help but ask.
"How big?"
Kamado thought briefly.
"Compared to the Electrode you just calmed... at least ten times larger."
Ash: "..."
Cynthia: "..."
The expressions on their faces froze simultaneously.
"Ten times?!"
Ash almost thought he misheard.
"You mean the King State Electrode in the Moonview Arena?"
"Of course."
Kamado looked at him somewhat puzzled.
Hearing this, cold sweat almost broke out simultaneously on Ash and Cynthia's foreheads.
The Electrode in the Moonview Arena, influenced by the King's Power and the unusual Golden Power, was already extremely large.
And Avalugg is at least ten times larger than that Electrode?
What kind of creature is that!
Judging by its scale, Avalugg could probably rival a mountain in height!
Ash couldn't help but imagine the scene of himself standing at the foot of that Pokemon, his mouth twitching momentarily.
Previously, when they heard Avalugg was large, they didn't take it seriously.
After all, in the Hisui Region, Kings become exaggeratedly large after rampaging.
But now it seems…
Good thing they asked!