Treasure Map (Bonus Chapter 1/2 for "Sad Sovereign")

That was the price of power gained in an instant. The Soul Dew would be tainted and eventually vanish.

That was why those who knew of its existence left it alone. It had little value to them, and Latios and Latias belonged to a species with others of their kind. To them, the Soul Dew was like a memorial to their ancestors. Disturb it, and they might show up to take you on a day trip into space. Whether you came back alive was another question.

Of course, that was only part of what the Pokémon Ranger Union's records said.

Dian had even read in a damaged ancient text that the Soul Dew might be the form Infinity Pokémon took at the beginning of their lives.

He checked his surroundings and the sky, then signaled to Misdreavus. They needed to get the Soul Dew and leave.

"Misdreavus."

Misdreavus nodded and quickly sent a shadowy tendril toward the Soul Dew in the pond.

First he had to make sure all of Alto Mare was safe, and that he himself was out of danger. Then he could take his time dealing with whoever was hiding in the shadows.

That Great Tsunami sounded terrifying, after all. Better to be careful.

But something was strange. According to legend, this place should have been an island—in other words, above sea level.

Had Groudon lost a fight with Kyogre a few years ago, causing the sea level to rise?

Or had Kyogre cheated while Groudon was asleep and secretly expanded its territory...

No, that seemed unlikely.

Those two were best buddies, after all. Had been for lifetimes.

Dian rubbed his chin. Interesting. It seemed there was more to Alto Mare's legend than the stories told.

Questions flashed through his mind, and he had a vague sense