Outside the Solaceon Ruins.
Looker of the International Police had left first. Like Ash and the others, he had learned the full story.
He had to continue tracking down the Pokémon Hunters.
Looker explained his view.
"Hunter J targeting the Solaceon Ruins probably wasn't a coincidence. There may be an organization like Team Galactic behind her, or perhaps they received some information."
"I'm going to follow this lead."
With that, Looker put on his hat and said goodbye to Li Wei and Cynthia.
The police officers led by Officer Jenny had indeed come after receiving the emergency call, but they had already left.
So, outside the Solaceon Ruins, only Li Wei, Cynthia, and Lance remained.
"The Unown inside the Solaceon Ruins are protecting the key that leads to Spear Pillar-the Spear Key."
"And the keys needed to retrieve the Spear Key are these three Plate fragments containing Arceus's power."
Lance took a Plate from Li Wei.
"Then how did these three Plates end up with you?"
Li Wei explained, "They were originally on the Pokémon Hunters. The Unown brought the hunters over and entrusted the Plates to me."
It took a great deal of explaining for Li Wei to tell Lance what had happened inside the Solaceon Ruins and how he had obtained the three Plate fragments.
Cynthia confirmed Li Wei's account.
Lance shared Cynthia's opinion.
Lance nodded. "If the Unown gave the Plates to you, they must have had a reason. Keep them with you."
"What about the Pokémon League?"
Lance looked around, making sure no one was nearby, then lowered his voice. "If neither of us says anything, who's going to know?"
"I won't hide it from you. There are selfish people within the Pokémon League, and people who misappropriate things, too."
"The Pokémon League has been