Axel, Ash, and Zeraora had already entered the interior of Ultra Megalopolis.
Not far from the city wall, many pale-skinned people with blue pupils were curiously watching them.
"Huh? Why haven't we seen these two before? And what Pokémon is that yellow guy?"
"So strange. They didn't wear protective suits when they came in just now. Won't they freeze to death like that?"
"You guys don't know, do you? Didn't Megalopolis just get Poké Ball technology recently?"
"My uncle works in the Ultra Recon Squad. He said they organized a Trainer development tournament. With physiques like theirs, they must be trained Trainers."
"I see… Hey, the Recon Squad is here. Let's see how they react!"
When they saw members of the Recon Squad arriving, the people of Ultra Megalopolis immediately made way.
Axel also looked at the approaching group with a smile. They looked pretty much like the people here, pale-skinned as well, but most of them had strong, muscular builds.
Looking closely, there was a sharp spirit in their eyes. You could tell at a glance they were a group of determined warriors.
Axel actually admired these people quite a bit.
After their predecessors made mistakes, lost the protection of the Blinding One, and their world changed drastically, they still managed to lead the human race of this world to survive.
More importantly, their effort to save Necrozma was also to save their own world.
They just stood on different sides. They were not absolute enemies.
While Axel was sizing them up, they were also sizing up Axel, Ash, and the others.
Unlike that staff member, the president and vice president immediately recognized Axel and Ash's identities.
"So you're from the Pokémon world! That big yellow cat must be your Pokémon, right?"
"How is Miss Lusamine and the Foundation? Can they still contact Ultra Wormholes now?"
"If you can get in touch with them, you must thank Miss Lusamine for us. We're truly grateful for their Poké Ball technology!"
Axel blinked and instantly realized that these people had probably mistaken him for someone from the Aether Foundation.
In that case, the rest would be much easier to handle.
"My relationship with Lusamine is very close. Before coming here, we even had a meal together."
"By the way, we're also contestants in this competition, right?"
The president laughed heartily and lightly patted Axel on the shoulder.
"No rush. We're all on the same side. Let's go inside and talk."
"If your Pheromosa can rank first among the twelve contestants, the reward will be yours."
As he turned around, he quietly pressed the earpiece. A very professional voice immediately came through.
"According to the lie detector, his mental fluctuations show no abnormalities. He's telling the truth."
"Also, based on the special detection device on your protective suit, he carries Lusamine's scent. The two of them should have a very intimate relationship."
The president's lips instantly curled upward. He had been worried about what kind of person had snuck in this time.
Who would have thought it was an ally, and the closest kind of ally at that.
He had interacted with Lusamine before and knew very well that she was a woman who would sacrifice everything for Ultra Beasts.
And Necrozma was the greatest Ultra Beast.
That meant they were completely on the same side, with no disagreements at all.
"Someone, bring out good wine and good food. I want to discuss with our honored guests what kind of request they want fulfilled!"
A staff member looked troubled, "But the others haven't returned yet. And Pheromosa might not necessarily be the most outstanding Pokémon."
"What if… what if you agree to these two gentlemen's request, and then the others come back?"
Axel blinked lightly. He wasn't worried about others being able to capture Ultra Beasts, but now that the people of Megalopolis already saw him as one of their own, it wasn't appropriate to say that he had dismissed all the Ultra Beasts.
After thinking for a moment, Axel spoke.
"In that case, let Pheromosa go through your testing process first. It'll also make it easier to rank once the others return."
Axel was also quite interested in Ultra Megalopolis's technology. He wanted to see whether the testing machine they built could withstand a kick from Pheromosa.
"Well…", The president hesitated, clearly worried about affecting the relationship between Ultra Megalopolis and the Aether Foundation.
But the staff member's concern made sense too. What if Chris came back later and captured a Pokémon even better than Pheromosa?
"Then… we'll test it?"
Axel nodded, "Then let's test it."
As Axel finished speaking, the president of Megalopolis lightly clapped his hands. At the very top of the Megalo Tower, a dreamy blue light suddenly shone out.
In the next moment, the blue light landed on the plaza. The spot it hit trembled slightly, rose upward, and formed an arena.
At the center of the arena was a giant egg-shaped object made of some unknown material.
A staff member stepped forward and introduced it to everyone.
"This is a newly developed testing device. According to our data, it can withstand a casual strike from the Blinding One."
"If converted to Ultra Beast standards, it can endure over a hundred attacks from a level 60 Ultra Beast."
"In a moment, we'll have this Pheromosa attack the testing device. We'll record the data sample and compare it with contestants who return later."
"This competition is absolutely fair and absolutely just. Please supervise!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd in the plaza erupted.
"The Recon Squad's technology has improved again? It can actually withstand an Ultra Beast rated at level 60?"
"In the past, that would have been classified as disaster level!"
"But if that's the case, won't it be hard to truly measure the contestants' real strength? I remember there aren't many high-level Ultra Beasts near Megalopolis."
"Hey, you don't get it, do you?", Seeing others arguing, the uncle faction spoke up again.
"This time the Blinding One has awakened. The Ultra Beasts are all following its orders. Right now, a large number of high-level Ultra Beasts have gathered in Blacklight Forest outside the city."
"The rule of this competition is to capture the strongest Ultra Beast. Anyway, no matter what happens with the others, first place will definitely be able to damage that giant egg."
Looking at the crowd arguing nonstop below, Ash curiously tugged at Axel's sleeve.
"Brother Axel, what's this Blinding One they're talking about? Is it very strong?"
"No. Just average. It probably can't even beat one of my teams."
Zeraora, on the other hand, looked serious as she stared at the tall tower not far away.
She could sense an extremely terrifying aura inside that tower. If she wasn't mistaken, that was the Blinding One they were talking about.
After thinking for a moment, Zeraora also poked Axel's arm.
["How about I take action? We can just say I'm a newly discovered Ultra Beast. That should get us through, right?"]
Axel grinned, "Forget it. Let Pheromosa handle it."
"You have no idea how strong her single target destructive power is!"
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