This human might be an envoy sent to the human world by that great being to see if any of the other Legendary Pokémon are cheating or slacking off. Otherwise, why would Giratina protect the other party within an energy shield?
The other party even anticipated that he was going to put on a show today.
Fortunately, he was smart enough to think of this.
Rayquaza couldn't help but admire its own intelligence; if those two guys, "Can't Fly" and "Fathead Fish," were here, they definitely wouldn't understand.
The people on the ground were also puzzled, because the dragon's roar in the air had stopped. Some people cautiously looked up and found that Rayquaza was hovering on the Sky Pillar and no longer moving.
Why is the Dragon God stuck in mid-air?
And judging from his appearance, it seems like he's thinking about something.
Is this an expression of dissatisfaction with the celebration?
Wallace was also unsettled. Logically speaking, Rayquaza's mere appearance at the festival was already a great honor, so why was it now standing still?
Rayquaza, having figured out Roy's identity, suddenly noticed Roy Knob in the crowd. A pang of panic shot through him; could it be that he had done something to displease this envoy?
If I went back and reported this to the person above me, wouldn't I be finished?
Rayquaza was unaware of Roy's thoughts; he was simply thinking, "When is this Rift Caterpillar leaving? I'm still thinking about eating ten more bowls of yesterday's Sootopolis City specialty Sootopolis Clear Broth Noodles."
No! No! I can't lose my composure.
Rayquaza's brain raced, and it inadvertently noticed a Dragon-type Pokémon with a triangular head following Roy. A bold idea popped into its head.
Or... how about I offer a small bribe to that envoy?
Indeed, Rayquaza, having witnessed thousands of years of human development, has also learned the ways of the world.
Rayquaza moved, and a surge of pure energy emanated from its Rayquaza, flying towards the crowd on the ground.
Upon seeing this, the people on the ground immediately shouted:
"The Dragon God is about to bestow a blessing! Quick! Everyone, take out your Pokémon; you might just have a chance to receive the blessing."
Among the crowd, the Meteor People and Sootopolis People, who possessed Dragon-type Pokémon, all took out Poké Balls from their waists.
Before they could even release their Pokémon, the pure energy had already flown to Drakloak.
Drakloak found himself surrounded by a mysterious green energy. Before he could understand what was happening, the green energy instantly merged into Drakloak's body.
Drakloak Levitate beside Roy, quietly absorbing the energy.
The crowd around them all turned their attention to Roy and Drakloak, Roy instantly replaced Wallace as the star of the celebration.
Those who were kneeling in worship turned around and saw that the Pokémon being blessed was not from the Meteor People or the Sootopolis People, but Pokémon an outsider?
No!
He's neither Meteor People Sootopolis People, is he?
Why did you receive the Dragon God's favor?
However, no one dared to question Rayquaza's decision; they only knew that the Dragon God's decision could not be wrong.
Moreover, Rayquaza is watching from the Sky Pillar.
Roy was also completely bewildered. How did he end up receiving Rift Caterpillar's blessing just by randomly attending the Sootopolis Festival?
It should be... a good thing, right?
After the energy bestowed by Rayquaza had completely merged into Drakloak's body, Roy immediately used the System Scan his Drakloak.
Roy quickly frowned.
No?
Why is there a new Dragon's Dragon Ascent on Drakloak's skill panel?
Isn't this Rayquaza's signature move?
Drakloak said that as the energy just entered his body, a strange memory was transmitted to his mind, just like the Technical Machine that Roy had given him before, playing repeatedly in his mind.
Roy hadn't expected this Rift Caterpillar to be so generous, even daring to teach him this.
Seeing Roy nod in satisfaction, Rayquaza's anxious heart finally calmed down; this time, there shouldn't be any problems.
Fortunately, he reacted quickly and averted a crisis.
The gift has already been given; surely that human will say a few good words about themselves to that esteemed person?
"Roar!!"
Rayquaza let out a dragon's roar and then climbed up the Sky Pillar until it disappeared.
The others slowly rose as well. Just as the Meteor People and the Sootopolis People were about to ask Roy what kind of blessing his Drakloak had received,...
Yesterday, the old lady who used to sweep the floor at the noodle shop appeared, blocking everyone's way, and pulled Roy to her noodle shop to eat noodles.
No one present dared to stop the old lady from taking Roy away; her seniority alone made her far beyond their ability to stage an accident.
Roy was taken straight to the noodle shop from yesterday. He knew it was this old lady who had helped him escape the crowd; otherwise, he would have been in trouble.
"Mother-in-law, I..."
"Eat noodles."
Goodra served Roy two bowls of clear soup noodles.
"Oh."
The old lady, being a member of the older generation of the Sootopolis People, knew that the Dragon God's decision was not something they could question. Angering the Dragon God would not benefit either the Sootopolis People or the Meteor People.
Wallace, Cynthia, and Lisia followed closely behind to the noodle shop.
Unlike the Meteor People and the Sootopolis People who had asked Roy what he had obtained, Wallace shook Roy's body and said with dissatisfaction:
"Roy! You stole my thunder again today, how are you going to make it up to me?!"
Roy slurped up the last mouthful of noodle soup and said slowly:
"There's nothing I can do, maybe your Dragon God thinks I'm handsome."
"Roy, can't you have any shame? Your face is thicker than a city wall now!"
Now that the Sootopolis Festival is over, to avoid trouble, the old lady advised Roy to leave Sootopolis City as soon as possible, as the chieftain of the Meteor People might have already received the news and was on his way.
Cynthia and Roy exchanged a glance and immediately decided to return to Lilycove City that afternoon. One reason was that they didn't want to cause trouble, and another reason was that Cynthia would also be returning to the Sinnoh Region with the exchange group in two days.
While Wallace complained that Roy had stolen his thunder, he had already taken out Communicator to help Roy contact the Pokémon at the crater that was sending the two away.
When the two arrived at the crater at the far side of Sootopolis City, two Tropius were already waiting for them.
At this moment, Roy was wearing a baseball cap and a black mask, looking like a third-tier celebrity trying to avoid paparazzi, as he had been the focus of too much attention during the main celebration.
"Roy, see you at the game in a month."
"Don't let yourself fail even the qualifying rounds."
"You bastard, take this elbow to the heart..."
As Roy and Wallace.
Lisia, holding Cynthia's hand, watched as her uncle and idol were in complete disarray again. The composed uncle and the gentlemanly idol she used to know on stage were nowhere to be seen.
Fortunately, she also met a new older sister. Lisia really liked to be close to Cynthia, who had a faint floral scent.
Cynthia's appearance was unanimously recognized by the group members. Cynthia mature and elegant style made her very popular among the Little Candlehead Fan Club, whose average age was only 13.
Lisia stayed in Sootopolis City to learn how to become a qualified Coordinator with Wallace.
"Alright, I'm not going to argue with you anymore, I'm leaving."
"Ha, so you're saying you're not going to cause trouble just because you can't win?"
The two continued to be verbally abusive, but they did manage to hug each other.
Roy and Cynthia mounted the Tropius, waved to Wallace and Lisia, and then commanded the Tropius to fly upwards towards the crater.