By the time the video was released, it was already late at night in Paldea.
But in Sinnoh, more than halfway around the globe, it was exactly seven in the morning.
Even in winter, the sun had already risen by this hour, bringing a little warmth to the bitterly cold Sinnoh Region, blanketed by snowy mountains.
Sandgem Town, Sinnoh Region.
This sandy town beside the sea was also the first place touched by the Beginning Wind.
The laboratory of Professor Rowan, the region's most respected professor, stood here, raising excellent "first partners" for aspiring trainers throughout Sinnoh.
As usual, the meticulous Professor Rowan sat outside the laboratory's Pokémon Day Care, quietly watching through a thick pane of glass as the researchers recorded the Pokémon's physical data.
The docile Turtwig wore an innocent smile, letting people gently stroke its soft belly;
The lively Chimchar generously held out a hand, only to turn around suddenly when a researcher approached, startling everyone with its flaming tail;
Only the Piplup remained completely still, silently watching the other Pokémon with clear, innocent eyes.
At the sight, Professor Rowan's stern expression softened a little, even showing a hint of a smile.
These newborn Pokémon would surely meet their destined trainers and grow enough to make him see them in a whole new light.
(Professor Rowan, a handsome old man)
Just as he was thinking this, a young researcher suddenly walked past him.
It was an utterly ordinary occurrence, but Professor Rowan noticed that the young man's attention was fixed on the Rotom Phone in his hand.
At the same time, a man's voice soon rang out.
"We all know that Arceus is the supreme deity who created this world, worshipped for all eternity by the ancient people of Sinnoh."
"And yet... very few people know exactly