The Rematch Won, Munkidori Returns!

When Mingyou heard that the Loyal Three's statues had been destroyed, he frowned. He knew Loyalty Plaza. It was one of Kitakami's famous tourist attractions.

It had been built to commemorate the three members of the Loyal Three whom Ogerpon had killed. Their bodies were buried there, with statues erected above their graves.

Part of him wanted to say, "Nice work." He'd wanted to do it himself for ages. But for it to happen right now... It felt as though someone was trying to frame him.

"Destroy the statues on purpose and turn everyone against me? But that's..."

Mingyou was puzzled. It was pointless. The people of Kitakami already hated him. This would only make them hate him more; it wouldn't make anyone stronger.

His Manor was right here. Did they think they could drive him out? The Pokémon living there wouldn't stand for it. They couldn't be guilt-tripped, and neither could he. Public opinion was on his side.

"Hmm... Let's check out Loyalty Plaza later. I have a feeling there's more to this."

"Better be careful. Don't forget the Ogre can control people."

Akari's warning was a fair one. They still didn't know the full extent of the Ogre's powers, but it was somewhere in Kitakami and wanted Mingyou dead. It would surely try something else.

Mingyou nodded. That one unresolved threat was giving him a headache. What worried him most was the possibility of someone close to him being controlled...

The group didn't linger and set off toward the Shrine. On the way, Kieran tugged Mingyou's clothes and said quietly, "I ate that giant apple you gave me."

"Sweet, wasn't it?"

"Yeah, but..."

Kieran pulled out his Poké Ball. Red light flashed, and an enormous apple appeared before them.

Carmine immediately snapped, "Kieran! Weren't we going to surprise