Aether Paradise.
The president's office.
Li Wei and Lance had reached an agreement with Lusamine to form the Ultra Guardians, with funding provided by the Aether Foundation.
Then Faba, who had been squirming about, announced that he had prepared for this long ago.
There were twenty Ride Pokémon in the Aether Foundation's underground laboratory.
Among them were Pokémon with promising futures, such as Garchomp, Salamence, and Metagross.
"They're all in the safe in my laboratory. The code is 042026!"
Lusamine nodded to Wicke.
"Wicke, go and check whether Faba is telling the truth."
"All right!"
Wicke left the office and headed to the underground laboratory alone.
While Wicke was away, Li Wei, Lance, and the others did not sit idle. They discussed the formation of the Ultra Guardians.
Wicke soon returned with an entire tray of Poké Balls.
"President, I checked them. Everything is in order."
"Let two out so I can take a look."
The Garchomp, Altaria, and the others had all been fitted with riding saddles.
"Ah, in here?"
Li Wei pointed at Lucario and Zeraora, who had been standing quietly by the wall all this time.
"Don't underestimate them."
"Besides, you shouldn't underestimate Lance either!"
"What does this have to do with me?" Lance snapped.
Wicke released two Ride Pokémon, a Garchomp and an Altaria. Fortunately, Lusamine's office was spacious enough.
Li Wei gave them a quick examination. These Ride Pokémon had been raised well, and their saddles had been fitted for some time.
At the very least, neither Garchomp nor Altaria showed any discomfort.
Li Wei nodded. "They're fine."
After Wicke recalled the Ride Pokémon into their Poké Balls,
Lusamine, who had just said she forgave Faba, changed her tone again.
"All your future research must be conducted under strict supervision from the Pokémon League and