While Axel and the people of Ultra Megalopolis were conducting the test at the entrance, no one noticed.
Deep inside Ultra Megalopolis Tower, within the heavily sealed dark core area, two crimson lights suddenly lit up for a brief moment, as if stirred by that earth-shaking strike.
But very soon, they slowly faded back into even deeper darkness, leaving behind only a faint, cold and violent ripple of will.
And beside it, there was also a faint, barely visible figure.
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"Mr. Axel, tell me your reward request?"
In the office area of the Ultra Recon Squad, the president warmly patted Axel's arm, his face full of smiles, grinning from ear to ear.
Axel blinked, "Anything I want?"
The president paused for a moment. He had originally wanted to set some conditions, but after thinking about the battle power Axel had just shown, and his relationship with Lusamine, he finally gave up on that idea.
He thumped his chest loudly, "Anything!"
"Then I'll say it?"
"Brother, just say it. Even if you want to date my daughter, that's fine!"
"Then I'm relieved," Axel casually wrapped an arm around the president's shoulder and pointed at Ultra Megalopolis Tower with a smile.
"In a few days, I want to go inside that tower and take a look at Necrozma. Is that okay?"
"Huh?", The president's voice rose a few degrees, "Why would you go there? It's very dangerous!"
"Although the Blinding One cooperates with us to some extent, it's not always in a clear-headed state."
"Most of the time it's rather violent and easily angered. With our human bodies, going there is almost certain death…"
"It's fine," Axel waved his hand casually and continued, "Meeting Necrozma was something I planned before coming here."
"We've also figured it out during this time. If we want to solve Ultra Megalopolis's problem, we have to understand Necrozma. That's an essential part."
The president hesitated for a long time, "Is this also Miss Lusamine's idea?"
Axel nodded, "Of course. Our thoughts are highly aligned."
"If that's the case," The president seemed to make up his mind. He turned around, walked to the safe, unlocked it with his iris, and took out a ring from inside.
"This is the key to Ultra Megalopolis Tower. When the time comes, as long as you wear it, you'll be able to enter the tower."
"But you need to note that this key rotates every seven days. Within these seven days, aside from this key, there is no other way to enter."
"However, after seven days, your key will lose its effect. So you need to conduct your research as soon as possible."
"I understand, President," Axel took the key, "No matter what method we use, I will definitely change the entire Ultra Space."
"I believe… you also really want to see that day, right?"
"I do. I dream about it," As if reminded of something, the president's gaze softened. Through the floor-to-ceiling window, he looked outside the city.
"The former president once told me that countless years ago, outside used to have clear day and night, just like your world."
"We've tried for so long, but we still don't know how to return to that time."
"If we can let the next generation of Megalopolis take off these damn protective suits, I'm willing to give everything. I'm willing to take any risk!"
Axel smiled and nodded, "Then I'm relieved."
"Relieved about what?", The president looked at Axel in confusion, clearly feeling that sentence was a bit strange.
"Nothing," Axel waved his hand and suddenly said, "Now that I've got the key, I have some other tasks to handle outside the city. See you in a few days."
After saying that, without waiting for the president's agreement, Axel walked straight out the door and headed toward the city gate with Ash and Zeraora.
Watching Axel's hurried back, the president instinctively felt something was off. After thinking carefully for a moment, he suddenly slapped his forehead, opened the window, and shouted toward Axel's figure, "Hey you, it's mealtime already. Aren't you going to eat?"
Axel: "Nope!"
Better forget about eating.
Once those contestants came back, he wouldn't be able to explain the fact that he had dismissed the Ultra Beasts.
If he really stayed for a meal, he might even have to fight another round to loosen up.
"Fine then. I'll treat you to a big feast next time!"
After watching Axel and Ash leave Megalopolis, the president leaned against the window, unable to calm himself for a long time.
"As expected of Lusamine's man. Not even eating before heading out on a mission. That's what you call professional."
If the Ultra Recon Squad had more people like Axel, maybe they wouldn't be far from the light.
Just as he was sighing with emotion, the staff member responsible for waiting at the gate for the contestants suddenly stumbled over in a panic.
"This is bad, President, something's wrong!"
The president frowned, displeased, "Why are you so flustered? Whatever it is, say it later!"
"Normally it's fine, but if Axel and the others haven't gone far yet, wouldn't that make us a joke?"
"But…", The staff member glanced awkwardly behind him. Thinking about how the president rarely got angry but was terrifying when he did, he chose to keep quiet for the moment.
After waiting about five or six minutes, the president's expression gradually softened.
"I wasn't yelling at you on purpose just now. The main thing is, Axel is our honored guest, and a very professional one at that."
"I invited him to eat, and he immediately went out to carry out a mission."
"If you all had even a bit of his dedication, the chances of Megalopolis improving would be much higher."
Staff member: "..."
'I'm very dedicated too, you just wouldn't let me speak!'
After lecturing for a while, the president finally got to the point, "Now tell me what you wanted to report."
"Okay!", The staff member had been holding it in for a long time and could finally speak. He hurriedly poured everything out in one breath.
"The other contestants just came back. They said there wasn't a single Ultra Beast deep inside Blacklight Forest."
"One contestant did say he saw a Nihilego, but that Nihilego poisoned him right away… that guy's body is still purple."
"Other than that, there were no signs of any battles at all."
"Which means…"
"Damn it!", Even without the staff member finishing, the president already understood what this meant.
Being able to quietly command Ultra Beasts to leave, aside from the Blinding One, only the Sun and Moon gods could do that.
The president was very sure that Axel had never come into contact with the Blinding One.
That left only one possibility.
Axel was working for the Sun and Moon gods, and he had tricked them into handing over the only key to Ultra Megalopolis Tower.
The president suddenly felt like smashing his head against the wall, "Why the hell didn't you say something so important earlier?"
The staff member looked aggrieved, "You… you wouldn't let me speak!"
"Go! Get them back here right now!"
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