Sinnoh Region, Michina Town.
At this moment, this ancient town with its long history, tranquility, and peace no longer resembled its former self. War had engulfed the town, bringing destruction and death.
Dialga and Palkia, once rivals, stared fixedly at the noble figure standing in the sky before them. It was a white Pokemon resembling a horse, a Qilin, or a centaur. It was also their creator—the Deity said to have created this world, Arceus.
Roar!
Dialga and Palkia let out roars as the powers of time and space surged from their bodies. Yet, powers that represented the ultimate force in any world shattered like glass the instant they neared Arceus, unable to affect Arceus in the slightest.
Boom!
Without the slightest hesitation, Arceus gathered golden light in its mouth before turning it into a streak of radiance that struck Dialga and Palkia directly. The blow sent them crashing heavily to the ground and sliding back dozens of kilometers, their bodies covered in wounds.
"So these are the gods of time and space from Sinnoh's legends? How pathetic."
"But that was only to be expected."
"When their opponent is the Deity who created this world, who could possibly do any better?"
"Your defeat was only natural."
"So? Submit to me, and welcome this world's rebirth with me."
"The true Deity is about to descend upon this world, and we are its pioneers."
"They may not understand how great a thing we are doing now, but once the true Deity descends and brings rebirth to this world, those who return to this world will be filled with gratitude toward us."
A confident and arrogant voice rang through the air. At Arceus's forehead, a man marveled at Arceus's power while extending an invitation to Palkia and Dialga, inviting them to join his