Eevee Repays the Favor

Ben Gray followed Latias's gaze downward. "The canals running through Alto Mare harnessed the force of the Great Tsunamis that once battered this island.

After the Soul Dew calmed the Great Tsunamis, the Great Sage Orlando established two sites on the island to help it prosper: the Great Cathedral and the Secret Garden."

His expression grew complicated. "The waterways beneath the Secret Garden connect to the Deep-Sea Volcano below the island. That volcano's activity was what caused the frequent Great Tsunamis in the first place.

Of course, we only discovered that in recent times. The Soul Dew's power has kept the volcano dormant, bringing those relentless tsunamis to an end."

As he spoke, Ben Gray looked up at the pitch-black night sky. "The Secret Garden and the Great Cathedral were built to draw power from the undersea volcano and raise the sea level nearby until water covered the island's surface.

After countless years of alterations, those waterways became the canals of Alto Mare. But now that the volcano's power has been drawn away, the water brought into Alto Mare will recede. The island will be safe, but Alto Mare will become history."

Dian breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the island would be safe. Whatever happened, at least his own safety was assured.

"Grandpa, you've never told me any of this."

Kanon couldn't help interjecting.

"If that's true, why are Latios and Latias holding us here instead of letting us go?"

Brock frowned. His instincts told him this was far from over.

"Latias! Latios! Why are you doing this?!"

Ash was more direct. He immediately shouted at the top of his lungs.

Misty held Togepi a little tighter. Her face was full of worry, but she didn't scream or panic.

"Latias and Latios are being controlled by some