"However, after analyzing a series of the Illuminati's actions in recent years, we found that their objective was very clear. Whenever a Spirit Realm contained anything related to 'gods,' they would inevitably appear, infiltrate it, steal, and plunder the relevant items, Pokémon, and information..."
"They know a great deal about information related to gods and Spirit Realms. It can be said with certainty that the Illuminati inherited part of Dr. Colress's research on 'gods.'"
Roy thought of Cosmog and the DNA Splicers. Their existence confirmed the president's words.
The Illuminati had been following the trail of 'gods'...
Come to think of it, Dr. Charles, the owner of that diary, had not been arrested.
Most of the Illuminati members surrounded and eliminated at Changbai Mountain had been combat personnel. The researchers had already been transferred away.
Combat personnel needed to carry large numbers of Pokémon, making it difficult for them to leave the country, but the researchers had it much easier.
Given their caution of not putting all their eggs in one basket, Cosmog and the DNA Splicers were definitely not everything they had gained from the Alola Spirit Realm.
The research team that had been transferred in advance should also have some "eggs." It was just unclear what exactly they were...
"I'm telling you this so that you absolutely won't underestimate the Illuminati. They're very mysterious. No one knows what trump cards they possess," President Augustus said solemnly. "You are an indispensable rising force for humanity. I don't want a talent like you to die at the hands of the Illuminati."
Roy raised his wineglass in a toast.
"I'll remember that. Thank you, President."
After his conversation with President Augustus ended, Roy became an outsider at the banquet.
Almost everyone attending was a local Trainer or magnate from Los Angeles