How was that possible?
Marcus stared at the scattered fragments of the "Life Orb" on the ground, unable to believe what he was seeing.
The "Life Orb" was a jewel formed from five of the most important Plates of Arceus, the Creator God. How could it have been crushed?
Because it combined the Plates of Ground, Grass, Water, Electric, and Dragon types, it could promote vegetation growth, enrich the soil, alter ecosystems, heal injuries, and even extend lifespans to a certain degree. That was why it was called the "Life Orb."
Michina was so fertile today precisely because of the effects brought about by Damos wielding the "Life Orb."
Marcus was no fool, either.
After taking the "Life Orb" from Damos, he had tested it.
It had indeed worked at the time.
Otherwise—
Marcus would never have casually locked Damos away just to deal with Arceus.
But now—
The shattered "Life Orb" fragments before him were the best proof.
Xia Yan furrowed his brows.
It felt different.
It did not feel the same as when he had crushed Sheena's "Life Orb."
There was something extra.
But Xia Yan could not immediately tell what that extra thing was.
Still—
For it to fool Marcus, it clearly contained at least part of the true power of the "Life Orb."
"Has anyone touched the 'Life Orb' recently?" Xia Yan asked, turning his head.
The shock and disbelief had yet to fade from Marcus's face. Hearing Xia Yan's question so suddenly, he froze.
"Forget it."
Xia Yan shook his head. "Aegislash."
Haze swirled beneath his feet, and a purple ribbon coiled around Marcus's ankle.
For a moment—
Marcus's eyes turned vacant, and his expression became wooden.
Yet when faced with Xia Yan's questions, he no longer hesitated or resisted. The answers almost spilled from