"This is provocation!"
The white-bearded old man roared as he slapped the table.
He pointed at the sunset outside the window and said, "What are they planning to do? Regain their glory? To stand tall once again! To reign supreme over the heads of mankind!?"
A white-haired crone said helplessly, "Ryoma, calm down."
"You want me to calm down? That island is going to be worshipped!"
The white-bearded old man, Ryoma, was still roaring with emotion.
"Speaking as if you've experienced that era where gods and men coexisted... What, old man Ryoma, you're not eighty years old this year, but eight hundred?"
A young man asked suspiciously.
The tone of his voice was calm, but the words were a thorn in his side.
"Edu what do you mean? Are you trying to say I'm wrong?"
Ryoma huffed like an aged lion staring at a cub roaring at him.
Edu spread his hands and said, "We haven't figured out where the gods are coming from, we still have to discuss what they want, and war is not the outcome we want. A war between two regions is so horrible. Let alone going up against so many gods?"
He scanned the rest of the silent people in the room, "Wake up, people. If the gods really want to make a stand, then they can't wait for us to resist.Can the Elite Four and the Champions hold back one or two, can they hold back a dozen? Even if they can block them, can they stop them from leaving?"
"Also, if we do fight, is the public sentiment on our side?"
Edu looked at them with a helpless face and said, "I'm a young man, and I haven't experienced the last war that you guys went through. But a war between Clan and League is supposed to be a small thing."
With that said he crossed his arms and hid his mouth under the shadow of his hands.
"If we were to start a war with the gods this time, we would have to face more than just the gods. People or clans that act as spokesmen for the gods, more worshippers of the gods, and even 'certain' mythologists... these will all be our enemies..."
The tone he could add to the word 'certain' was clearly intended. But everyone also knew who he was talking about.
If they were to ask who was the most promising person to become the new Divine Advocate? Then Rope must be the first conclusion they came to.
Then the Oak family behind Rope would also join the lineup of gods in the name of the family. And with the strength of the Oak family, once they defected, that would mean a large portion of League's logistical support and frontal combat capabilities would be cut out.
And there's no need to worry about League's rule after it's overthrown at all. Whether it was at the grassroots or the top, the Oak family had no shortage of relevant talents. In other words, it was completely possible to rule seamlessly. Even some civilians couldn't feel the regime change.
Of course, Edu didn't dare to say these things outright. He glanced at a sleepy middle-aged man who was in front of his own on the left side of the table. He was disheveled, yawning, and his hair was disheveled like a chicken's nest, as if he had just woken up and hadn't slept.
This man's name was Jay Oak, the representative of the Oak family.
That's why there are a lot of things that can't be said openly.
Of course, in the conference room now, the people looking at Jay Oak are definitely not to Edu one. Many people were looking at this ordinary looking, scruffily dressed man. It was important to realize that if the gods really intended to restore their status, then the Oak family's status would also rise. At that time...perhaps working with the Oak family would be the wisest choice.
Charles Goodshow, who was in the top position, looked at these people with helplessness in his eyes.
That's the way these people are, things haven't even happened yet and they are already plotting their own backs.
Why did Edu bring up Rope when the Oak's have a not-so-subtle conflict of interest with his interest group.
Why Ryoma is against the gods.
Because he's an old man from the beginning of League's existence. And because of things like his temper, harsh treatment of his men, backstabbing of his allies, and so on he didn't set up his own forces, and was a loner for all of them. This also means that once he loses the League, he loses his power.
Jay why one pretends to sleep and not talk. Because no matter what the Oak's will be invincible. The gods want status, then they can't live without Rope. the gods don't want status, then they also want Rope to come in and broker the terms for both sides.
Rope has already been chosen as the next head of the Oak family. Doesn't even have to change his last name. The only requirement is that one of Rope's children should be named Oak, at least on the surface.
I don't know if Rope agreed to this condition.
As Charles Goodshow remained silent, the rest of the audience began to join in on the fight. It seemed that they were all for the sake of the League, but in fact, they all had their own agendas. Full of only their own interests.
In fact, these people's arguments do not make any sense at all, and Charles Goodshow has long been accustomed to them arguing in the conference room. They argued their, Charles Goodshow said Charles Goodshow's. As long as he spoke, that was the decision.
Whenever he opened his mouth, that was the decision.
The Oak's wouldn't explicitly disagree with him.
"I believe Professor Rope has been the first to get word to rush there to meet with the gods."
As the argument grew more heated, Charles Goodshow suddenly spoke up.
"So...let's ask Professor Rope directly."
Charles Goodshow's face turned green when Ryoma and Edu said that.
I was about to die fighting, why did your majesty surrender first !!!!
Charles Goodshow believed their ghosts. They're not on League's side, they're just on their own. Not to mention the fact that after all these years, he really doesn't have a clue what League is like now.
After the rise of the League, the conflict between the new families and the original old families has intensified, and they are eager to start another war immediately. He desperately tried to maintain the stability of the League. But it was for the sake of stability that he backed off step by step, handing over all trainer-related matters to the Elite Four and the Champions.
The Elite Four and the Champions may use their power to benefit their clans in some way. But if they were to start a war against the League, the families behind them wouldn't have the power to do so.
The Champions and Elite Four are just too overpowered.
Who else would want to be the family's dog? Even Orange would not hesitate to choose the League's side over his own clan when actually faced with such a situation.
He was going to ask Rope. precisely because of his trust in Rope. He never thought that this Rope guy would make a choice like starting a war. He might take care of all those who opposed him. But he will never start an unjust war.
Rope was such an obstinate person. They've analyzed Rope's character thoroughly for a long time. This was a person who could take responsibility when pushed, and could be lazy to the end when not pushed, and then uphold his own bottom line and justice.
The phone was quickly dialed. Everyone present hated to prick up their ears and listen. Even Jay, who had been so old-fashioned and didn't say a word, listened and began to listen attentively to Rope's words.
"Professor Rope, where are you now?"
"Chairman, I'm currently in the neighborhood of that island, I haven't seen the gods yet, I will definitely look for them to ask about the cause and effect of this matter after I find them."
Rope's calm and resolute voice came from the phone, as if Rope the guy must put a hard questioning on those gods.
Charles Goodshow laughed and said, "Hahaha, things have already happened, so you shouldn't ask these useless things. You might as well ask the gods what they really want. If it's possible, we, League, can fulfill it with all our might!"
"Don't worry Chairman! I'll definitely live up to my promise!"
After saying that, Rope hung up the phone.
Charles Goodshow put away his cell phone and looked at the crowd in front of him, "It's too early to discuss these things. Let's adjourn the meeting first, and we'll meet after Professor Rope notifies me."
With that, the short little old man left his place and walked rather blandly out the door of the conference room.
Jay walked out right after him. Seeing Jay leave, many people got up and left.
After these people left, Edu also left with a group of people.
In the final conference room, there was only Ryoma and a few others. A few moments later, all the other people left as well. Only Ryoma was left.
Ryoma's eyes were slightly narrowed, as if he was thinking about something.
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"Rope... tjos..."
Whitley, behind Rope, was a bit confused as he listened to Rope with his eyes open.
Rope shook his head and said, "League's side is probably already in a mess. I just took this opportunity to clean up some people. Originally, I was planning to deal with these things after resolving the Extinction Crisis. But there's no harm in dealing with it now, sharpening the sword. Being able to get League's full support will help our chances no end."
Whitley nodded, also understanding Rope's intentions. And Diana over here was like a little quail. Hating to be able to plug her ears.
But on second thought. Since he had stumbled upon this kind of thing, I'm afraid that the neutral faction was the least liked. He's either on Rope's side, or he's on the side against Rope...
Is this really a multiple choice question? And if it was a multiple choice question how could it only have one option?
So Diana just kept her head down, but didn't hold back.
"Rope, what are you..."
Mew was still a bit confused about what Rope meant.Rope looked at the guy who had caused all these things for himself. He also shook his head helplessly, then said, "I also have to fight for some rights for you guys. You guys made such a big mess, if you don't want any rights at all and just want to stick up for me is not a good sign."
Mew scratched her own head, showing a look of complete ignorance.
Rope once again looked at the other gods. Realizing that all of them were of the same virtue except for the four guardian gods of the Kapu family.
"You guys really should get in touch with humans." Rope said with some emotion, "You guys can really fool you now if you run into those intelligent humans who have bad intentions towards you."
Humans' greatest weapon had always been their intelligence, and the Pokémon were powerful, but not many of them were truly intelligent.
The gods felt offended by Rope. But they also felt that what Rope said seemed to have some truth to it...
After all, the Rope in front of them was a typical example. They might not be able to beat Rope right now, and they really didn't have much power to resist when Rope's tried to trick them.
"Let's not talk about this, come on, you guys tell me first, do you have any idea of returning to the human race and then restoring your rule."
Rope wasn't polite and asked directly. The expression on his face didn't change much either.
The gods looked at each other and handed back what they had in mind.Rope didn't rush and spoke, "I'm going to take a look at your masterpieces, and I'll wait for a while before coming back to hear your answers."
With that he knocked Hoopa on the head.Hoopa covered his head and looked at Rope angrily.
Then the portal opened.
Rope walked through the portal with Whitley and Diana and Rotom. Then pushed Hoopa back who tried to follow.
"You go and talk with them too."
He said and walked towards the front without looking back.
Hoopa pouted and looked at Rope with dissatisfaction. then turned back to the group of gods and began a wide-eyed stare.
Rope was not far away from them on his sword listening to where the occasional dragon, phoenix, roar, whale... then nodded feebly.
He released Mewtwo from the Pokéball at his waist.
Mewtwo came out of the Pokéball. Somewhat puzzled, he looked at Rope.
"Are you going to do do something?"
Mewtwo's voice sounded in Rope's mind.
"I want you to hand off to them after they've finished their discussion."
Rope looked at Mewtwo and said seriously.
Mewtwo listened and nodded very seriously as well.
He had known about his duty for a long time, but he hadn't thought that this duty would actually come so quickly.
"Mewtwo, you are very smart. You have a human way of thinking, even though you're a Pokémon."
Rope looked him in the eyes and said seriously, "Whereas I am a true human with the powers of a Pokémon."
"I can find someone to take over my position, but seriously, I can't find a Pokémon that can take over yours. their minds and humans...are just too far apart..."
Rope couldn't help but let out a sigh. The fact that they could make a move like today's was evident that the gods' thinking in dealing with such things was just too simple.
Mewtwo looked at Rope in front of him and also felt that there was a long way to go.
"I guess you still have to fight them before you can represent them. Then let's have a fight." Rope patted Mewtwo's shoulder and said, "I'll give you my support!"
"Mewtwo, you have to remember," Rope looked seriously into Mewtwo's eyes, "Our duty is to maintain the stability between humans and Pokémon, and not to let the War of the Wraiths repeat itself again, it's not that simple, and we can't just look at the immediate future either. "
"Infinite faraway places, countless people, all of them are related to us."