Sword of the Vale Castle.
After confirming that altering the Guardian Pillars would not affect the dragon vein, Cynthia settled on a plan.
They would dismantle the existing barrier and use Reshiram and Zekrom's power to let the People of the Land establish a new one.
This new barrier would connect directly to the underground dragon vein, no longer requiring Victini as an intermediary.
Cynthia's method was simple, yet not so simple.
First, they needed Victini's help to deactivate the Guardian Pillars.
Then they needed Zekrom and Reshiram's help to form a new barrier with their power.
At the same time, both steps required the participation of the People of the Land.
That meant someone with the bloodline of the People of the Land had to guide and complete the process.
Town Mayor Momondo stepped forward.
"Let me do it. Janta, Carlita, and I are all descendants of the People of the Land. No one is better suited than us."
Li Wei shook his head and pointed at Dread, who was still tightly bound.
"No, let him do it."
Momondo and Janta exchanged a glance, clearly surprised by Li Wei's decision.
Steven nodded slightly. "Dread knows how to control the Guardian Pillars. He really is the better choice."
Cynthia said nothing. She knew Li Wei was probably planning to give Dread a chance.
As for the final outcome, that would depend on his attitude.
Li Wei looked at Dread. "Are you willing?"
Dread nodded. "I am."
Dread did not bargain.
He saw it as both atonement and an expression of gratitude.
For his own selfish desires, he had even planned to sacrifice Victini.
Not only that, he had acted rashly without investigating thoroughly, throwing the dragon vein into turmoil again.
If Li Wei, Steven, and Cynthia had not been here,