"God War?!"
Cynthia's gaze sharpened. Those words were not to be used lightly.
In this world, a God War generally referred to a great battle between legendary Pokémon.
Only battles like the recent clash between the Hoenn Three Gods could be called a God War.
And in the Sinnoh Region, particularly Ancient Sinnoh, there had been very few gods.
"The God War you're talking about...?"
The moment that possibility occurred to her, Cynthia could no longer keep her composure.
Via was right. This truly was a monumental discovery.
Via turned with a smile. "I think you've already guessed. Yes, it's exactly what you're thinking."
"The murals depict a great battle between the Antimatter Overlord and the Time-Space Duo!"
"Of course, that alone wouldn't have left us in disbelief. After all, a God War took place in the Hoenn Region not long ago."
"It's understandable that our Sinnoh Three Gods might have fought a great battle in ancient times."
Cynthia nodded in agreement.
Like the Hoenn Three Gods, the Sinnoh Three Gods did not get along well. A battle breaking out between them seemed fairly normal.
"So why do you think what's recorded there is false?"
Via smiled. "It wouldn't be any fun if I told you. I think you should see for yourself."
As they spoke, they emerged from the passage into an enormous stone chamber.
Looking up, they saw that the chamber's dome rose high overhead, covered in ancient runes that twisted and wound across its surface.
Thin threads hung down from above, each with a luminous pearl tied to its end, dispelling the darkness within the chamber.
The walls surrounding the chamber were built from enormous, thick stone blocks with an ancient, weathered texture. One old mural after another adorned them, each marked by the passage of time.