Chapter 89
: Jogs, the Inevitable Uprising!
"That was an accident! And Mr. Malone, please watch your words!"
Before Gadria could speak, an official representing the alliance's top leadership slammed his fist on the table and immediately retorted.
But clearly, Malone wasn't going to be intimidated by this guy; he immediately glared at him.
"An accident? So this could be an accident too? I can't control other places that far, but this is the Blowfield region! That's Stardew Valley, my home and the Pokémon's home!"
"If you want to reach for the Rock Pillars that protect that land, I promise..."
Just as Malone frowned, about to utter some terrifying threat, another ranger in his thirties stood up, grabbed his hand, and interrupted him.
He first reminded Malone of his position as a human being, then looked apologetically at Cattleya:
"Malone! I'm sorry, Miss Cattleya, that area has been protected by the Malone family for generations. His words may have been a bit extreme, but they also demonstrate the determination of us rangers."
The ancient covenant states, "When humanity can no longer control itself, nature will smooth everything over, and the gods will make a just judgment." We must not break this ancient covenant.
Sitting upright in the main seat, Cattleya watched all of this with indifference.
The rangers unconditionally agreed to the Pokémon's demands; they are staunch advocates for a coexistence between nature, humans, and Pokémon.
On the other hand, the alliance officials and researchers each had their own thoughts, and it was hard to say whether their curiosity and personal interests outweighed their sense of duty and responsibility.
The problem is that the rangers agree to the Pokémon's request but they won't contribute any funds, while the officials are unwilling to use their own area's funds to cover the expense.
If the division is split 50/50, officials in less developed areas will have to pay out of pocket. How can we get them to agree to that?
I became an official to make money, but now I have to spend my own money to become an official. Doesn't that mean I've been an official for nothing?
However, if the profits aren't split 50/50, the procrastination will continue indefinitely, resulting in endless delays! They might only realize it when the delivery date is almost here.
What about the researchers? Their positions within the League are equivalent to those of local officials, but they also have a special status. Because of their research, they will instinctively lean towards Pokémon, but their own curiosity will make them unable to resist contacting those officials.
He is the ultimate fence-sitter.
These are the main reasons why this matter has been the subject of ongoing meetings.
Meanwhile, Cattleya, who held the power of decision-making, remained completely detached, watching the argument in the conference room as if it were a series of amusing scenes.
However, Gadriya ultimately chose to fulfill her duties as the League's top star.
So, after another four days of bickering, with only three days left before the answer was due, she used her superpowers in yet another new meeting room.
"Alright, you've argued enough, haven't you? Now, everyone do as I say, understand?"
Cattleya used her superpowers to control everyone's bodies, silencing them and forcing them to listen to her voice:
"If you don't want to become a rag doll and be swept into the trash heap by me, I don't care what method you use, gather everything you need before sunset today, and then take these two guys to settle this matter."
With that, she casually waved her hand and summoned two strangely shaped dolls, their eyes both having large X-shaped eyes.
boom~
The plush toy made a soft thud as it hit the conference table.
Just then, Gadriya laughed maliciously, using her superpowers to force everyone's attention to the two dolls.
pong~
Like a magic firework, after a burst of dazzling fireworks, two already cold corpses replaced the two rag dolls on the table.
Judging from their attire, they are two very new high-ranking officers from the Real Team and the Ideal Team, whose rank is only below that of "Sage".
"Roll~"
The officials swallowed hard.
………………
"I was just thinking about how to make the Stone Pillar King completely believe that humanity needs to change, and here comes the perfect opportunity, don't you think, Centipede King?"
"Pfft~ Pfft!"
The gray-haired old man leaned against a pillar, closing his eyes and listening quietly to the information coming his way.
After monitoring for five whole days, the Alliance is finally ready to take some action. It was worth it for him to use a high-ranking member of the organization as bait and "ears" to eavesdrop on the sounds around Cattleya.
As we all know, Pokémon's psychic abilities can be "nullified" by certain things, just like encountering an "immunity type." Humans are the same, and unfortunately, Team True possesses this ability.
"Then, the operation can begin. Let's start with... accelerating the assessment of the Rock Trialers."
"Pfft~"
The centipede king twisted its body, hiding like a shadow in the shadows behind Yoggs.
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One day later.
Representatives from the city center of Blowtree City, including Alliance officials, researchers, Officer Jenny, and rangers, set off towards the mountains of Stardew Valley.
"Ailu? Ailu Ailu."
Humans, what is your answer? I think you understood enough when we last met. We need to see your sincerity in being able to restrain yourselves.
Gallade brought only a few Pokémon of sufficient strength to meet this group of humans.
He looked at Jun Shalan and the other three people beside her, his tone filled with distrust.
It smelled it, a smell that it found extremely repulsive—the smell of lies and greed!
"Please rest assured, Your Excellency Gallade. Look, these are two high-ranking leaders of the organization involved. Please trust that our League can handle these internal human matters..."
"Gallade, may I ask if I may meet your Geo Regiment? Hehe."
"Drok, what are you doing!?"
Before Jun Shalan could finish speaking, the researcher who was originally with the four-person team suddenly revealed a fanatical and strange expression.
broken!
This was the only thought in Officer Salam's mind at that moment: when exactly did Dorok fall under the hypnosis spell of a Pokémon?
Seeing this, Gallade could only cast a disappointed glance at Officer Jenny.
"Wait, I can explain!"
"Ailu".
No explanation needed, humankind.
Shaking his head, Gallade watched as Officer Jenny raised her arms, brandishing her twin blades, but instead of attacking, she sternly drove her away:
"Ailu, Ailu".
Please return. If you humans cannot restrain yourselves, then let nature return to its essence. The Rock Pillar God will weigh all of this from this land. Whether it is punishment or forgiveness depends on your self-discipline.
"chatter!"
"Ne-do!"
"Nega!"
Beside Gallade, the local dominant Pokémon all seemed poised to drive it away.
An uprising by Pokémon is inevitable!