Pokémon: Reborn as Lucario

Chapter 126: The Pokémon League's Directives

The history of the Pokémon world is a long, sprawling scroll.

According to the un-researchable age of creation, when the world was still a void, numerous beings with great power and authority came into existence. Space, time, land, ocean, fire, frost, lightning, life, and even death—countless powers wove together the initial form of the world.

From nothing to something, the world entered the super ancient period. These creatures, later called Pokémon by posterity, were the protagonists on the world stage. In the mountains and rivers, under the sky, upon the earth, and even in the cosmic starry sky, their footprints were everywhere.

And for some unknown reason, in the ancient period that followed the super ancient period, the dominant position of Pokémon began to decline. A special creature different from Pokémon—humanity—took the opportunity to rise, gradually occupying the very center of the world.

As time passed, humans and Pokémon, from being evenly matched in the ancient period, evolved into the modern world situation where humans hold the absolute dominant position, up until the entry into the new century today.

In this long river of time, starting from the moment of humanity's rise, there has been an organization that has always played an indispensable role in human history, and that is the Pokémon League.

In the ancient period, humanity, having only recently flourished, still maintained an attitude of reverence and vigilance towards the hegemon of the previous era—Pokémon.

After all, Pokémon all possessed their own magical powers. The terrifying power possessed by some Pokémon could even bring apocalyptic disaster to humanity. And humans themselves, apart from a few individuals with strange abilities, were not like Pokémon, possessing different powers. Therefore, humans learned to live in groups, using their unique wisdom to contend with those fearsome Pokémon.

From small groups in the ancient period, it has gradually become the huge organization of today. From initially researching various technologies for human survival, to now being related to all aspects of the Pokémon world, the Pokémon League has already become the most important part of the world.

The headquarters of the Pokémon League is located in the western region of the Middel Region, which is rich in myths and legends. It is a huge park, with various buildings constructed in close proximity. Even some large-scale competitions, such as the Middel Champion Challenge, are also held here.

At this time, in a large building within the park.

In the office of the Pokémon League Chairman, a middle-aged man had just hung up the phone.

"Chairman Darich, your next agenda item is..."

The secretary standing beside the chairman was just about to give a reminder when she was interrupted by Chairman Darich.

"Put all other arrangements on hold for now. Help me summon the relevant personnel to the conference room for a meeting."

After speaking, the chairman picked up the jacket placed on the back of his chair and strode out of the office.

A quarter of an hour later.

The large conference hall of the building was already filled with many high-level League officials who had rushed over from nearby. Some had calm faces, while others had furrowed brows, clearly knowing that such an urgent meeting must mean something had happened.

"Screech—" The glass door opened automatically, and the highest person in charge of the Pokémon League, Chairman Darich, walked onto the conference stage.

All those nearby had rushed to the scene, while those distributed in various parts of the Middel Region participated via virtual projection.

The secretary following behind the chairman checked off the attendance on a tablet.

"All heads of the League's various departments and all 8 council members have arrived."

"Ist Region: Division Head Koubo, Regional Champion Blue Oak, Pokémon Ranger Organization representative Dr. Shinbara and Head Ranger Souichi, the Elite Four, Gym Leaders, and Grand Master Red are online."

"Middel Region relevant personnel: Pokémon League Division Head Landon, Middel Region Champion Sapphire Odamaki, the Elite Four, Steven Stone, and the Gym Leaders are all online. Gym Leader Norman and former champion Cynthia are absent."

"Weston Region: Division Head Rose, Champion Leon, the Elite Four, and the Gym Leaders are all online."

"Flotte Continent: Division Head Lawrence and Champion Black are online. Others are absent."

"The above are the attendees for this meeting."

Chairman Darich nodded in understanding, then surveyed the conference participants in the hall, whether present in person or as virtual projections.

"I have gathered you all here today mainly to discuss a few matters."

The large screen behind him lit up.

"First, is regarding the recent legendary Pokémon riot incident in the Middel Region."

Among the conference seats, the virtual projection of the Middel Pokémon Division Head, Landon, lit up.

"Allow me to explain next."

"Two months ago, the division's investigation team discovered signs of awakening from the legendary three pillars—Registeel, Regice, and Regirock—at the slumbering grounds of the pillars. A team of Pokémon trainers was immediately dispatched. However, they were attacked by an unknown organization midway. The ice pillar, Regice, was captured by the unknown organization, while Regirock and Registeel were protected by our side. As for Registeel, because its slumbering ground was destroyed in the battle, the division transferred Registeel to the Verdant Leaf City Pokémon Ecological Reserve for protection, to be transported back after the slumbering ground is repaired."

"However, this was supposed to be secret information, but it was somehow detected by the Pokémon poacher gang. Thus, a few days ago, the Pokémon poacher gang deployed personnel and planted explosives in the three adjacent cities of Yuanqi City, Verdant Leaf City, and Zidian City to create chaos. The high-level members of the poaching gang then took the opportunity to invade Verdant Leaf City in an attempt to steal the Steel God Pillar, Registeel."

"In this battle, the poacher gang's members in Zidian City and Yuanqi City were suppressed by their respective Gym Leaders and League trainers. However, in Verdant Leaf City, due to the unexplained phenomenon of Pokémon gigantification, as well as the mysterious disappearance of Gym Leader Norman, the town suffered large-scale destruction. We are currently fully invested in the town's reconstruction and the work of pacifying the citizens."

Multiple pictures and videos flashed across the large screen, some showing the mass arrest of the Pokémon poacher gang members, some showing the state of ruins in Verdant Leaf City, and also a recording of the confrontation between the two giant Pokémon.

"Norman is missing? With his strength, there are very few in this world who can threaten him..."

Some of the Gym Leaders who were relatively familiar with Norman found it hard to believe.

"Then have Mr. Norman's whereabouts been found now?"

The Middel Region's Champion, Sapphire Odamaki, asked with some urgency. After all, Norman could be considered her...

"The person has been found, but is still unconscious at the moment."

Steven's virtual projection brought Sapphire a sliver of good news.

"Moreover, during the battle, besides the unexplained gigantification of the Pokémon, there is another point worthy of note. Articuno, which should inhabit the Ist Region, also appeared inexplicably in this battle, and is suspected to have already been captured by someone."

Steven added, and the large screen timely displayed the image of the sacred ice bird, contaminated with black spots.

"Red, do you know about this?"

The Ist Region Champion, Blue Oak, asked his close friend who often visited various legendary places to train.

Red's voice also came through.

"Yes. Previously, when I was traveling throughout the Ist Region, I found that not only Articuno, but also Moltres and Zapdos were not in their respective habitats. It's unknown if they were captured by someone or if it's some other situation. There are no other clues at present."

"…"

The people began to discuss among themselves in low voices.

Whether it was the League Division Heads, the Regional Champions or Elite Four, or even the Gym Leaders, as the leaders or insiders of their respective regions, they all more or less monitored some of the legendary Pokémon. One reason was to prevent the powerful strength of the legendary Pokémon from causing destruction, and the other was to prevent this powerful strength from being exploited by lawless elements. This was also why the Pokémon League could learn of the three pillars' awakening at the first moment and dispatch personnel to handle it.

And under this close surveillance, the three sacred birds had actually disappeared without a sound, or rather, one of them, Articuno, had been captured. This could not be considered a small matter.

After the conference hall had quieted down a bit, Chairman Darich issued directives to the relevant personnel in the Middel Region.

"The primary task is to handle the reconstruction project of Verdant Leaf City. The relevant departments of the League will allocate funds and provide assistance for this matter."

The secretary was furiously taking notes.

"Secondly, we must track down the whereabouts of the ice pillar, Regice, and properly settle Registeel and Regirock. We must strengthen our protective forces and ensure that this power is not abused. For this task, the division can apply to the headquarters. The headquarters will dispatch veteran and master-level trainers to oversee it."

"Chairman, leave this matter to me!"

Sapphire spoke up and took on this task.

"I will also assist. There are some things I want to figure out as well."

Steven also rarely took the initiative to accept this task.

Chairman Darich nodded and said no more. After all, trainers who could become regional champions could be considered top-tier in strength. What's more, with two champions on the job, without the power of two or three legendary Pokémon, it would probably be impossible to overcome the protection of the two champions.

"The arrangements for the Middel Region will be so for now."

"Next is the second matter."

Chairman Darich's eyes sharpened.

"Several years ago, the League implemented cleanup operations in various regions, thoroughly sweeping out a large number of illegal organizations, which also brought about the stability and peace of recent years. However, in recent reports, it seems these illegal organizations are also showing signs of revival."

"Slap!" The chairman slammed the table forcefully.

"Therefore, the headquarters hereby issues a directive: all regional Pokémon Leagues are to form investigation teams to find the illegal organizations hidden behind the scenes and eliminate the hidden dangers."

Most of the people, whether in person or as virtual projections, wore grave expressions.

Ten years ago, man-made disasters like evil forces running rampant, and natural disasters like the heavens and earth being turned upside down over land and sea, had all brought indelible scars to this world. That was why there was that "Thunder Operation," organized by the Pokémon League headquarters and led by the various regional champions.

And it was precisely because of that operation that the peace and tranquility of recent years were brought about.

Seeing that no one present had any particular objections, the chairman finally revealed a smile again.

"Very good. Then I'll have to trouble you all."

"Then there are only two matters left."

"One is the preparation for the Pokémon Battle World Cup, and the process arrangement for the Weston Archipelago Island Pilgrimage..."

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