Aether Paradise,
The Chairwoman's Office.
The formation of the Ultra Guardians had just been finalized.
Looking at the determined but still inexperienced boys and girls before him, Li Wei was already rapidly mapping out what came next.
This was one of the reasons Lance kept saying Li Wei was suited to being an Investigator.
Li Wei always considered the next step quickly, taking his plans straight into implementation.
While Ash and the others were still caught up in their excitement and sense of purpose after Lusamine officially announced the formation of the Ultra Guardians,
Li Wei stepped forward, first exchanging a glance with Lance.
Lance gave a slight nod, signaling for Li Wei to take the lead.
"Ash, Lillie..."
Li Wei's voice drew the excited group's attention.
Li Wei said calmly, "Forming the team is only the first step. What you face next may be far beyond anything you can imagine.
"Ultra Beasts aren't docile opponents. Their abilities are unknown, and their behavior is difficult to predict..."
Seeing Ash, Kiawe, and the others listening attentively,
Li Wei continued, "To protect yourselves, and to truly shoulder the responsibility of defending Alola,
"Professor Kukui and I will arrange a series of rigorous training sessions for you before your first mission."
Lance spoke next, a hint of emotion in his voice.
"This won't be an ordinary classroom exercise. Li Wei and I have seen too many tragedies caused by inadequate preparation."
"Your opponents will be battle-hardened Lucario, Zeraora, Metagross, and Dragapult.
"Their strength far surpasses anything you've experienced in battle so far."
At that, Ash pointed out that he had battled them before!
Of course, that had been almost two years ago.
Lucario and Zeraora's strength now was on an entirely different level.
As for Li Wei and Ash now...
The gap was