"In early June of League Calendar Year 95, Groudon appeared in the Unova Region, causing severe, incalculable losses in Eindoak Town.
"Fortunately, Kanto Elite Lorelei, Hoenn Elite Glacia, Qinan Gym Leader Eaglem Moon Dian of Kalos, and many other Trainers worked together through the night. At last, Groudon fell in the Land of the Earth.
"The instigator, the Armored Man, has been designated the League's highest-priority wanted person. A search is underway in every region."
An emotionless voice read the document aloud, echoing through the vast room.
The enormous rectangular room resembled an exhibition hall. Countless trophies and documents stood in orderly rows, including proof of the Viridian City Gym Leader's identity and a special authorization issued by the League during an extraordinary era.
Paintings hung on every wall, each carefully framed. One showed an army of armored Pokémon; another, an Aura Guardian in a distinctive half-height hat gazing up at the sky. There was also Darkrai looking down upon everything beneath a moonless night. Every scene was so lifelike that its owner might have witnessed it firsthand.
A crystal chandelier on the vaulted ceiling cast a soft light across the entire room.
In the silence, the woman's voice continued, "...That is the full text of the League's special announcement."
Matori, Giovanni's short-haired secretary, tucked the document under one arm and bowed respectfully. As she raised her eyes, she saw a tall woman with curled hair. From behind, the woman looked to be in her twenties.
Unbelievably young. Every time Matori saw her, an absurd thought sprang to mind.
Was she really the former leader?
She was Giovanni's mother, yet she looked younger than he did. Was it because of that incident, or was there another reason?
Matori hurriedly lowered her head, alarmed by her disrespectful thoughts. She stole another