Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [409]

After watching both video messages, August fell silent.

Both Professors appearing at once... Did Scarlet and Violet just fuse together?

And honestly, should he be surprised? Sada and Turo really are a married couple—even their way of conning people sounds exactly the same...

But seriously, who would actually fall for that?

Just as he was thinking this, he heard Geeta say:

“We received video messages from both Professor Sada and Professor Turo at the same time. That’s why we decided to send an investigation team into Area Zero. But ever since they entered…”

Hearing this, August interrupted, “Wait—are you saying... you actually believed them?”

He turned to look at Geeta, his face full of disbelief.

Geeta always seemed so sharp—how could she fall for something so obvious?

Geeta sighed. “At the time, I sensed something was off, so I only sent a small team to Area Zero to see what was really happening. It was too strange for both Professors to request help at once. But after that...”

She didn’t finish, but August understood. This was just what she’d mentioned earlier—the investigation team got trapped, and now it was a classic case of one rescuer after another falls into the same pit.

Now it all made sense: Geeta didn’t fall for a trick because she was careless, but because she was too careful. She thought she could handle it—only to end up outplayed.

“I can’t guarantee that anyone else we send to Area Zero will come back safely. That’s why I need to ask for your help, August,” Geeta said earnestly.

Hearing this, Lusamine turned to August. “The Aether Foundation has its own special operations team. If you’d like, we can…”

She didn’t finish, but August understood. She’d formed the Aether Foundation UB Special Response Unit with Ultra Beasts confiscated from Team Rocket—those that couldn’t safely return to Ultra Space. They were specifically trained to respond to Ultra Beast incidents.

That was also why she was comfortable traveling with August—well, traveling to look for her son—in the first place.

With Ultra Beasts on their side, handling wild Pokémon or even individual Paradox Pokémon wasn’t a problem.

August shook his head.

He appreciated Lusamine’s willingness to help. Ultra Beasts could handle ordinary wild Pokémon, or even single Paradox Pokémon, no problem.

But if they ran into swarms of Iron Hands or Great Tusk, not even Ultra Beasts would stand a chance.

The last thing he wanted was for his friends to end up as just another “rescue the rescuer” case.

“I’ll take care of it myself.”

“That’s wonderful!” Geeta’s smile brightened. Even though she’d already confirmed this with August by phone, hearing him agree in person was still a huge relief.

“Are we heading out now?” August asked.

Geeta shook her head. “Before we go, there’s one more stop in Mesagoza.”

“Oh? What for?”

“To meet someone—Professor Sada and Professor Turo’s son, Arven!”

Iono immediately raised her hand. “I want to come too!”

...

Mesagoza

Mesagoza was the heart of Paldea—not just geographically central, but also home to the region’s most important institution: Naranja Academy!

Because Geeta had to return to the League headquarters for an urgent matter, she arranged for a guide to show August and the others around.

Standing in the plaza before Naranja Academy, August gazed up at the enormous, violet-accented castle.

“Why isn’t it called Uva Academy?” he asked.

It just doesn’t make sense—Sada and Turo are both here, so why is the name all Violet version?

Their guide, Raifort—whom Geeta had recruited—looked confused, but explained anyway, “Naranja Academy has always been called that, ever since it was founded.”

“In over 805 years, the name has never changed.”

Raifort, who also taught history at the academy, said this with a proud smile.

The academy was woven through the entire history of Paldea—a topic no scholar of the region could ignore.

But when she finished, expecting to see awe or surprise, she was met with August’s calm expression.

He simply gave a polite, “Impressive.”

But anyone could tell he was just being courteous.

It was the first time Raifort had ever seen someone so unmoved by the mention of an eight-hundred-year-old institution.

August’s reaction had nothing to do with Raifort’s presentation—maybe others would be impressed by 805 years of history, but for August and the rest of the Kanto team (who’d all been to Hisui), it wasn’t so remarkable.

Eight hundred years…

“That's still two hundred years younger than the original Team Rocket!” Zinnia whispered.

Gary nodded in agreement.

Raifort only caught the phrase “original Team Rocket.”

“Do you mean that ancient organization from Sinnoh?” she asked, curious.

“Oh? You know about it?” August replied.

“As a history teacher, I’ve read Ms. Cynthia’s latest papers. I checked the records in our library—the archives do mention a group called ‘Origin Team Rocket’ in ancient Sinnoh!”

“The current academic consensus is that this was the forerunner of today’s Team Rocket!”

August hadn’t realized Cynthia was so quick—her paper was already out.

But hearing the last part, he couldn’t help but laugh. “That’s right. I founded it.”

“Mr. August, you can’t be serious…” Raifort thought he was joking.

After all, it was nearly a thousand years ago.

August only smiled and didn’t explain further.

Iono, meanwhile, was completely lost. “??? What are you guys even talking about? I have no idea…”

They continued inside. The academy’s interior looked like a medieval castle. No sooner had they entered than August spotted a man with snow-white hair and beard, glasses, and a dapper suit—Principal Clavell.

“Principal!”

“Welcome, Mr. August! Welcome, Ms. Lusamine!” Clavell was clearly expecting them—Geeta must have sent word ahead.

A World Champion and the President of the Aether Foundation—definitely visitors worthy of a personal welcome.

“Hello, Principal Clavell,” August greeted.

Clavell was surprised to hear his own name spoken so precisely. “You know who I am?”

He hadn’t been principal for long, and didn’t expect August to recognize him by name.

“Iono mentioned you,” August replied.

Iono scratched her head.

Did I ever mention that? Maybe I did... She honestly couldn’t remember—she and August had talked about so much.

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