"Drake, they've been in the mystery realm for almost two days. Isn't it time you went in too?"
"If something really happens to these young people, we'll have a hard time answering to the powers behind them."
Outside, Sidney spoke to Drake beside him.
Sidney knew the inside story and understood just how dangerous this mystery realm was.
Although it was rich in resources, it had no shortage of Elite Four level Pokémon.
This mystery realm was a genuine trial of life and death for these young people. Only those who made it out alive would truly earn a place on the League's priority training list.
It was dangerous, but the rewards were substantial.
Even Sidney couldn't help feeling envious when he saw the resources the League had decided to provide.
He understood the League's intentions, too. The previous generation's failure to measure up had forced the League to resort to this, hoping the next generation would grow quickly enough to become its pillars.
Still, they couldn't allow too many of these young people to die, so someone had been assigned to handle rescues.
That person was Drake, the Hoenn Region's Dragon-type Elite King.
After hearing Sidney's words, Drake nodded calmly. "Then I'll take a few of my crew in with me. Stay out here and stand guard so no one interferes with the trial."
"All right, go ahead," Sidney agreed at once.
With the decision made, Drake didn't hesitate any longer. He took five people with him and jumped straight into the mystery realm.
Once Drake had gone in, Sidney didn't linger outside either. After giving a few instructions, he returned to the ship's cabin.
The staff handled most of the work outside. All he had to do was ensure no one disturbed the trial.
After Sidney left, a