Pokémon League Special Recruitment and Giovanni's Invitation

Eindoak Town.

Xia Yan returned here once more atop Reshiram.

He was greeted by the cheers of the entire town.

Although the Winter Festival had ended yesterday.

Today was the first day of the new year for them.

To see Reshiram from the mythological history of the People of the Earth on the very first day of the year, and to watch Xia Yan, the new Hero of Truth, and Reshiram utterly destroy Team Plasma's base on the giant screen in the square, was what thrilled them most.

Now that Xia Yan had returned, it felt like a hero's homecoming.

At the Sword of the Vale, Mayor Mormondo welcomed the returning Xia Yan, Reshiram, and Victini.

Mormondo looked at the dashing, handsome white dragon outside the window, the handsome young man riding on its back, and the adorable Victini on his shoulder.

Reshiram's revival, the emergence of a new hero, and the simultaneous appearance of Victini, who had remained unseen all year round, were certainly things worth celebrating.

But as mayor, he had more to consider than others.

With Reshiram and Victini, the People of the Earth had suddenly lost two great pillars of their historical legacy.

Perhaps the People of the Earth and the Kingdom of the Vale truly ought to become history, Mormondo could not help thinking.

"Mayor Mormondo." Xia Yan called from where he hovered outside the castle.

"H-Hero Xia Yan."

Mormondo snapped back to his senses at Xia Yan's call, his form of address stumbling slightly.

"I'd like to go up to the top of the tower again. Is that all right?" Xia Yan asked.

"Hm?"

Mormondo froze for a moment.

Only under Reshiram's sidelong gaze did Mormondo suddenly realize what was happening.

He hurriedly answered, "Of course!"

"Thank you."

After thanking him, Xia Yan took