"That is... the Shadow Triad's symbol!?"
Stepping onto the balcony, Lance, the Dragon Master, who was just about to stop his cousin and Su Sheng's companion, had a drastic change in expression.
Although he had always considered Team Rocket his top priority because of Joker's involvement.
How could he not know about the Shadow Triad, the largest criminal organization in the Johto region?
Ash shouted, "What is that!?"
Because it hadn't yet acknowledged Ash, Pikachu, whose ability to be 'evenly matched' hadn't activated, faintly sensed an astonishing power from that giant airship.
It lowered its head in fear.
Brock was clearly more knowledgeable than his buddy beside him, "That symbol, I've seen it on the news before, Shadow Triad!"
Red silently protected his mother and younger brother behind him.
"Hmm!? It seems like something is playing."
In the Galar region, Raihan, who was watching the competition on TV and originally wanted to see Lance's strength, frowned.
He noticed that on the other side of the airship, there was a huge screen.
With a "zzzz" sound, the super-large screen lit up, but it was still showing static.
However, in less than a few seconds, a scene that made the Pokémon League... no, the whole world feel ominous, was reflected in countless people's eyes.
"That, that person... if I remember correctly, is Chairman Rose, the richest man in the Galar region, right?"
"Behind him are his two sons, Oleana and Bede!"
"Yes, yes, yes! I'm from Stow-on-Side, and I even went to challenge him when I was a Trainer, Bede is a good Gym Leader."
"Good my foot! Haven't you noticed that something is wrong? They're sitting on an airship with the Shadow Triad's symbol on it!"
In the center of the screen, Chairman Rose, whose surface identity was the richest man in the Galar region, sat in the center of a throne.
His two children, Oleana and Bede, whose surface identities were the Elite Four and Stow-on-Side Gym Leader, stood to the left and right of the throne like two great guards.
And in the back, there were a large number of subordinates wearing white clothes.
Anyone from the Galar region couldn't possibly not know this attire—
Shadow Triad!
"These guys!"
Lance, on the VIP stand of the arena, almost gritted his teeth.
The Rose family sitting in an airship with the Shadow Triad's symbol on it, what did this represent, how could he, an investigator, not guess!?
Lorelei next to him also had a dark face.
She had sent countless criminals to prison.
But she never thought that her colleague would actually be one of them.
"If we don't deal with them cleanly, we won't be able to save the face of our Pokémon League."
Agatha squinted her eyes and stood up with her cane.
"Everyone in the Pokémon League, oh no, everyone on the entire Pokémon continent, hello, I am the leader of the Shadow Triad—Chairman Rose."
Along with the airship's loudspeaker equipment and the live camera shooting.
Chairman Rose's voice, with an evil smile on his face, spread all over the world.
The audience in front of the TV were hotly discussing.
"Shadow Triad... the largest anti-establishment organization in the Johto region, the Shadow Triad?"
"Team Rocket in Kanto, the Shadow Triad in Johto, are known as the two strongest criminal groups on the Pokémon continent!"
"Really? We in Unova also have a strange organization called Team Plasma, which is said to like to promote the uselessness of Poké Balls."
"What the hell? Never heard of it!"
"Wait! Oleana seems to be one of the Elite Four, right? My god! The Elite Four is a criminal mastermind!?"
"Isn't Bede also a Gym Leader in the Galar League? And according to the locals, he's the strongest."
"How scary, fortunately our Kalos region has a simple folk custom, and there will never be any undercover agents mixed into the league."
……
Chairman Rose's self-exposure of his identity, and the two great protectors standing beside him shocked the whole world.
"Rose! What do you want to do!?"
Darach, who was originally sitting in the commentary booth as a guest judge, suddenly stood up and looked angrily at the airship.
He was originally wondering why he couldn't contact this family these days, and suddenly they showed up and made such a big commotion!
And when he said this, Darach winked at the security department at the entrance of the audience席.
He had a premonition that something big would happen.
No matter what, let the audience evacuate first.
"Everyone, leave quickly."
A Nurse Joy walked up to the four brothers from Pallet Town and whispered to them.
"Wha, what's wrong? Wh, what's going on?"
Ash, whose brain wasn't very good, still couldn't figure out the current situation.
"Go!"
Red, who was usually quiet, rarely spoke.
"Those guys... are not here with good intentions."
Blue stared at the airship with narrowed eyes.
"Blue, let's go first, we can't do anything without Pokémon."
Gary pursed his lips.
Blue frowned fiercely.
Although he didn't want to admit it, his little brother was right this time.
At this moment, Chairman Rose in the screen spoke again: "Hehehe~ It's nothing special, I just want to tell the world that the era of the Pokémon League's rule is over, and next, it's the era of the Shadow Triad."
The Chairman Rose, who used to be as kind as Hiruzen Sarutobi in the eyes of the Galar people, was now completely undisguised, directly entering the Danzo Shimura mode.
As soon as this was said, the league elites distributed in various regions all had the same thought—he's crazy, right?
Sinnoh·Cynthia: "Are they serious? They..."
Hoenn·Steven: "That airship, can probably only carry five hundred people, right? Chairman Rose's strength is still unknown, but with just these people, and two deputies who are at most Champion-level, they want to subvert the league?"
As soon as Steven finished speaking, he looked at Wallace next to him, whose face was ashen, and couldn't help but complain: "Haven't you come out of the shadows yet? It's just unrequited love!"
Wallace murmured: "Lisia... my Lisia... I don't support polygamy... I only like you... how can I live without you..."
Galar·Olivia: "Chairman, what do you think?"
Rose sneered: "It seems that the leader of the Shadow Triad is a complete idiot, but if he can kill a few Kanto elites, I don't mind paying for him to build a luxurious tomb."
In the game plot, the leagues in various regions have almost all had situations where their rule was almost overturned by the villainous organization, and then the protagonist turned the tide and became a hero who saved the region.
However, games are games, and reality is one thing.
In reality, when a league region really faces a catastrophe, even if there is no protagonist descending from the heavens, other regions will send reinforcements.
The XY series animation is an excellent example.
The Kalos region was turned upside down by Team Flare led by Lysandre, and the Kalos League couldn't handle it themselves, didn't Steven step in to help?
The situation is the same now.
Don't look at Chairman Rose declaring war on the Galar League on the surface.
In fact, you are declaring war on the Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Paldea... large and small nearly ten leagues behind the Galar League.
And with your configuration, it's not certain whether you can beat the Galar League.
"This old thing is out of his mind."
Even Blue, who was evacuating with the large group, issued a disdainful contempt.
On the airship's big screen, the corners of Chairman Rose's mouth sitting on the throne rose another three points.
"It seems that you all think I'm telling a joke, then let me show you a little bit first... the true power of my Shadow Triad."
Saying that, Chairman Rose hooked his fingers in the curious attention of the world.
A Shadow Triad member respectfully handed a treasure box to Chairman Rose's side.
The treasure box opened by itself, inside were three black Poké Balls that were different from any on the market, the surface of the ball was inlaid with black patterns.
Buzz... Whoosh whoosh!
The airship floor in front of Chairman Rose automatically opened a small slit, and wind pressure overflowed into the airship from it.
Chairman Rose picked up the three black Poké Balls with a sneer, and gently threw them forward.
The next second, the league elite trainers who had already gathered in the arena and the civilians who were evacuating with the assistance of Nurse Joy all saw.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Instantly, the black Poké Balls automatically popped open in mid-air.
Immediately, the whistling of the hurricane enveloped the entire arena sky.
Most of the people on the scene subconsciously raised their hands to protect their eyes.
But the viewers in other regions in front of the TV didn't have this concern.
Petalburg City, inside Professor Birch's laboratory.
Sonia, who was sitting with Nessa and holding a yellow fur rat, had a drastic change in expression, "Black wind!?"
That's right, a pitch-black hurricane swept across the entire Victory Road.
"What is that thing!?"
Even Professor Oak, who was known as [the Pokémon authority second only to Su Sheng], had never seen this thing, and shouted in a lost voice.
The black hurricane made everyone on the scene unable to open their eyes, and also blocked the sight of the viewers watching TV from other places.
Immediately afterwards, only Chairman Rose's command voice was heard from the airship above.
"Dark Freeze."
Dark Freeze!?
Hearing this name, whether it was Professor Oak on the scene, or Professor Birch, Professor Kukui and other authorities in front of the TV, all looked dumbfounded.
Which Pokémon's move is this?
At this moment, a silver line cut through the dark hurricane.
Is it Ice Beam?
Red and Blue, who barely opened their eyes and saw the silver line, frowned and thought.
No, wrong!
Compared to the ordinary silver-white Ice Beam, that ice breath was also entangled with strange dark fluctuations on the surface.
"Scatter!"
Lance on the VIP stand jumped down, and his exclusive mount Aerodactyl also flew out, carrying its master and diving down.
He shouted at Daisy, Jasmine and others in the center of the arena battlefield.
"Hmph!"
Erika coldly snorted.
When the so-called "Dark Freeze" attack was launched, her Galarian Moltres had automatically jumped out of the Ultra Ball, carrying Erika up into the sky, and brushed past the falling Lance.
Lance grabbed his cousin's hand and pulled her onto his Aerodactyl's back.
Immediately afterwards, Lance reached back to pull Du Nuo not far away.
"Give me your——"
Before Lance could say the last "hand", the Ice Beam entangled with dark aura landed.
The audience who had just ran out of the Victory Road felt the chill coming from behind, and subconsciously turned their heads to look.
"How is that possible!?"
Ash's pupils suddenly shrank.
The magnificent Victory Road had turned into an ice palace!
And behind them, those viewers who didn't have time to come out were frozen into ice sculptures on the spot.
The terrified expressions were still maintained on their faces.
"Don't stop! Run quickly!"
Bruno's voice came.
At this time, Ash and other lucky ones discovered.
The silver-white cold air attached to the ground outside the arena was still spreading towards them.
It was less than two meters away from Pikachu tied with a dog leash by Ash!
"Pika!?"
Pikachu screamed in fright.
However, a figure suddenly stood in front of it.
Pikachu looked at the other party in disbelief.
Is that the silly human child that he had always looked down on!?
"No! Ash!"
Delia shouted in horror.
"Hitmonlee, Fire Punch!"
Just when a few survivors thought they couldn't escape the fate of being frozen.
A Hitmonlee descended from the sky.
Its fists burned with flames, and it slammed **** on the ground.
The earth was smashed to pieces, and flames soared up temporarily blocking the advance of the cold breath.
It was Bruno and his Hitmonlee!
"Go!"
Bruno shouted to Ash and others with his back to them.
Red, who had reacted, grabbed his brother and ran down the Victory Road mountain.
"Red, that..."
Ash, who was holding Pikachu, pointed woodenly at the sky.
"Don't talk, go quickly!"
Red may have said more words today than he said in a month.
"No, that..."
Unable to bear his brother's nagging, Red turned his head to look.
He was also stunned on the spot.
The one occupying the sky above the Victory Road and releasing that dark ice energy was their Kanto region's Legendary bird Articuno!
However, it was different from the Articuno seen in books and pictures.
At this moment, Articuno's body was rising with black flames, and its eyes were also emitting an ominous red light.
But this was not the end!
In the sky to the left and right of Articuno were Moltres and Zapdos!
Like Articuno, their appearance was also very strange.
They also had blood-red eyes, and black flames were constantly overflowing from their bodies.
The viewers watching TV in various regions seemed to have entered a silent state, a dead silence.
Next to Sonia, Nessa, who was flipping through the secret book called 《Fish-Man Karate》 that Su Sheng left for her, and her best friend both opened their mouths wide.
And May and Dawn of Unova, Serena and Diantha of Kalos, Lusamine's family of Alola... countless people showed horror.
The Shadow Triad actually got their hands on the Kanto Legendary birds!
"The three Legendary birds are in bad shape."
Professor Magnolia frowned.
Not to mention Pokémon professors, anyone who wasn't blind could see it.
"Is this the trump card of you trash!?"
Lance on the back of the Aerodactyl on the scene suddenly turned his head, and under him was the player Du Nuo who didn't have time to save and was frozen into an ice sculpture.
"Cousin! The three Legendary birds should be controlled!"
Jasmine summoned a Dragonair and rode on its back, reminding Lance.
"I know."
To be honest, Lance was more annoyed by the control of the three Legendary birds than by failing to save the audience on the scene.
"Dragonair! Dragonite!"
Lance whispered.
His most iconic combination, Dragonite + two Dragonair, jumped out of the Poké Balls on his waist.
"None of you are getting away!"
Hearing their master's angry roar,
the two Dragonairs coiled together, raising their heads and emitting a mysterious and melodious song.
The energy surging from the song gathered around Dragonite like stars surrounding the moon.
Dragon Cheer!
"Draco Meteor!"
Dragonite opened its large mouth.
The high-density Dragon-type energy ball, already fully formed, ascended into the sky with a roar, heading straight for the ominous aura of the three legendary birds.
"Is the League's top combat power taking the lead?"
"It's said that the Indigo League originally planned for Lance to replace Kiku at this conference, and he is indeed the highest combat power on the scene."
"But the opponents are, after all, the three legendary birds. Is he enough on his own?"
"Just watch and see."
Lance took the lead, making the hearts of audiences across the continent rise to their throats.
The Indigo League's top combat power is taking action from the start.
Boom—!
However, just when everyone thought Lance was attacking the three birds,
the high-density Dragon energy ball, flashing with golden light, exploded in front of the three birds.
Turning into countless meteor showers with golden tails, it bypassed the three legendary birds and bombarded the large airship where Dead Gold and others were riding, further above them.
"Get down from there... now!"
Lance shouted.
Although Lance has many faults, his love for Pokémon is beyond doubt.
Since the three legendary birds are being controlled, Lance doesn't want to hurt them.
As long as the controllers are eliminated, they will naturally return to normal, right?
Endless golden meteors bypassed the three legendary birds, completely converging and shooting towards the airship marked with the Shadow Triad symbol.
"Don't underestimate the legendary Pokémon strengthened by dark forces, kid."
Dead Gold, seemingly not caring about the Draco Meteor so close at hand, had a dark aura rising from his body, somewhat resembling the Galarian Moltres in temperament as Moltres flapped its wings and charged up.
It arrived in front of the airship faster than the Draco Meteor.
"Dark Flames!"
Moltres flapped its wings.
Like Articuno's situation just now, the flames intertwined with dark energy, creating a red and black intersection.
It was as if a sea of fire was being sprinkled across the sky.
Boom—
The sky above Indigo Plateau seemed to echo with the dull sound of a meteorite hitting the ground.
The red and black flames constantly competed with the Draco Meteor.
A hint of surprise flashed across Dead Gold's face.
"Oh? You can actually block Dark Flames. There must be a reason why Damalacchi wants to promote you."
"Then..."
Suddenly, a black-gold shadow rushed out of the Dark Flames.
Whoosh—
The Draco Meteor, which had already had its power weakened by more than half by the Dark Flames, couldn't resist this impact at all.
Thump!!!
Dragonite flew out backwards from between the two Dragonairs.
It's Zapdos!
Losing the restraint of the Draco Meteor, the Dark Flames continued to fall.
"Gyarados! Charizard!"
Lance whispered.
A blue and a red Gyarados and Charizard jumped out of their Poké Balls.
Hydro Pump! Air Cutter!
The fusion of wind and water converged into a water tornado, colliding with the black-red flames.
The black-red flames, also weakened to a certain extent, were instantly dispersed and dissipated in the sky.
"Dragonite, are you okay?"
Lance turned his head and shouted towards the huge deep pit filled with smoke below.
An orange light erupted with amazing speed, returning to Lance's side.
It used Extreme Speed!
"Haoo!"
Dragonite responded to its master, indicating that it was unharmed.
But that's only if you ignore the large, bloody gash on the side of its belly.
"Come over, I'll heal you."
Lance shouted.
"Lance, Champion Lance, is actually at a disadvantage right away!?"
"Dragonite is injured, but it shouldn't be a big problem. Champion Lance will heal it for him."
"Is that the rumored Viridian power? It's so convenient... but the question is, how many more times can he use it."
"Everyone, look, the airship is coming down!"
As the new champion of the Indigo League, Lance's defeat in the first round caused a huge shock to people all over the world.
But without a moment of mourning for Lance's defeat, the Shadow Triad airship had already landed.
Both side hatches opened simultaneously, and a large number of Shadow Triad members jumped out.
But what made everyone even more frightened was...
Aldus and Elthes brothers walked down unhurriedly from the hatches on both sides, gently throwing out Poké Balls.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Brother Aldus threw out three Poké Balls.
Rock Peak Pokémon Regirock!
Iceberg Pokémon Regice!
Iron Pokémon Registeel!
Bang! Bang!
Brother Elthes threw out two Poké Balls.
Eon Pokémon!
Latios and Latias siblings!
The whole world went numb.
This lineup is too terrifying, isn't it?
"It's simply a weakened version of Team Rainbow Rocket."
Joker, sitting on Latios's back, sighed.
It's not that the author is strengthening the Shadow Triad, but their lineup in the game is so exaggerated, it's really a weakened version of Team Rainbow Rocket, except the author changed one thing, that is, the Shadow Triad only got Regirock and Regice, not Registeel. Strange, if you want to catch them, catch all three together. Another strange thing is that it's Vaser, a mid-level executive, who uses the three Regis, even stranger, Aldus, as a high-level executive, doesn't have any mythical beasts to use, why can a mid-level executive use them? It's like Mewtwo is being used not by Giovanni but by Apollo, completely upside down.
