The Future Swords of Justice and the Ancient Ho-Oh Guard.
Both were modeled after Legendary Pokémon, so the Paldea League took notice as soon as they were discovered.
But the influx of outsiders and construction equipment was bound to disrupt Area Zero's local ecosystem.
The Paradox Pokémon were disturbed, and ordinary Wild Pokémon suffered too.
Although Geeta had considered this before taking action and moved the non-Paradox Pokémon elsewhere, what about the Paradox Pokémon left behind?
Area Zero was like a still lake, with ripples stirred by humans spreading to every corner.
Yet the story unfolding there was not one of Paradox Pokémon joining forces to drive humans out and reclaim their peaceful home.
When they weren't attacking the Noisy Observation Station, they were fighting fiercely among themselves.
The Ancient Ho-Oh Guard and the Future Swords of Justice were the clearest example.
They could often be seen battling in Area Zero's middle reaches, as if they held some deep-seated grudge against one another.
"Rika thinks the Future Swords of Justice are trying to drive out the Ancient Ho-Oh Guard."
Larry spoke wearily. "They want to keep Area Zero peaceful, so they see the Ancient Ho-Oh Guard as a destabilizing force. This has been going on for over two months..."
Nemona and the others exchanged looks.
They rarely visited Area Zero. One was the academy's student council president, and another was a programmer who preferred staying home.
But why hadn't Arven known?
Faced with everyone's questioning looks, Arven stared back, baffled. "What? Why are you looking at me? I don't come here that often either! Only once a month!"
He really hadn't been paying attention. When he did come down, it was only to see Professor Turo.
"Enough. There's no point dwelling on that."
Baimu snapped his fingers to get everyone's