"It's this machine..."
Boom!!
As soon as Natsuhiko finished speaking, a Genesect swept past, and the metal machine seemed as fragile as a piece of paper before it.
Natsuhiko's mouth hung open momentarily. He pursed his lips.
Alright.
After all, it was just a basic model with little value for utilization.
It also settled the nerves of these Genesect.
If it hadn't been destroyed, the trust Natsuhiko and they had painstakingly built might have been lost very soon.
No rush.
First, fostering a good relationship with these Cannon Platforms... these Genesect is far more important than any broken machine.
As the machine turned to ashes, the two Genesect lying on the ground immediately returned to normalcy.
Helping them up, the four Genesect seemed to be communicating with each other.
Natsuhiko didn't stop them, letting them first sort out their relationships and situation.
Lance approached Natsuhiko and whispered, "Natsuhiko, what kind of Pokémon are they?"
"Genesect, a type of Pokémon that lived three hundred million years ago."
"Three hundred million years ago?!" Lance smacked his lips. "Was there such technology at that time?"
"No, they should have been revived and then combined with modern technology; they've long since ceased to look like they once did," Natsuhiko explained.
Upon hearing this, Lance paused momentarily in silence.
No wonder these Genesect had such intense hatred towards the Plasma Team.
"How did you know?" Another question arose.
"I glanced over some laboratory data while downloading earlier," Natsuhiko said casually.
After all, what he said was all true, whether the data had been backed up or not didn't matter.
Lance realized.
Just now, he and the Handsome Guy were guarding the door while Natsuhiko handled backing up data and controlling the computer.
"What about them?"
Lance asked, looking at the Genesect still communicating.
Natsuhiko pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "The data I saw earlier mentioned five Genesect, but there are only four here..."
After a slight pause, he continued, "And Colress as well as most of the Plasma Team members who were originally guarding the P2 Laboratory are gone; they might have already been taken."
What Natsuhiko feared most might still happen.
The Plasma Team occupying Longmu Town might be targeting Kyurem residing in the "Giant Cave."
Previously, he thought, even if the Plasma Team wanted to capture Kyurem, they should wait at least a few more years.
But now.
Colress took the strongest Genesect away.
The purpose is clear.
It's to use the power of Genesect against Kyurem,
and simultaneously attempt to control or capture it.
Natsuhiko thought the Plasma Team had slim chances against Kyurem alone, but with the leader Genesect, it's hard to say.
After briefly explaining these things to Lance, he understood the importance of the situation.
"Then we..."
"They are crucial. If used correctly, they may be one of our few important aides to stop the Plasma Team's actions."
During the exchange between Natsuhiko and Lance, those four Genesect finally reached some results.
The one that communicated with Natsuhiko earlier, equipped with the "Flame Card," came forward to negotiate with Natsuhiko.
"Our leader is missing." The young voice carried a hint of doubt and helplessness.
Natsuhiko nodded, "I know."
"We need to find it."
"Alright."
"We... don't know where it is; we can't detect its signal." Genesect's words sounded a bit pitiful.
Natsuhiko was dumbfounded, slightly amused.
Not knowing where it is, yet speaking so righteously.
These Genesect seem difficult in communication, whether due to long sleep or being confined for too long.
"So, what do you want..."
"Help us!"
The four Genesect stood in a row, looking at Natsuhiko with a hint of pleading.
The sincerity Natsuhiko demonstrated earlier earned their recognition.
"I can help you, but finding it will take time, and you are not in good condition; you need to rest," Natsuhiko said sincerely.
The Genesect glanced at each other.
Ultimately, they nodded in unison.
Soon after.
Hurried footsteps echoed outside the laboratory.
It was the Handsome Guy leading a group of International Criminal Police arriving here.
Seeing the Genesect, they immediately adopted a vigilant stance.
Genesect saw so many suddenly appearing hostile humans and immediately raised the cannon platforms, accumulating energy.
"Wait!"
Natsuhiko immediately stopped the Genesect, standing in the middle of both sides.
Seeing Natsuhiko, Genesect hesitated for a moment but still somewhat lowered the cannon platforms.
"Mr. Natsuhiko?" The Handsome Guy was puzzled for a moment and signaled the International Criminal Police behind him not to act.
"Handsome Guy, the incident is over, and the Plasma Team executive Ann Jiee has already been arrested."
As he spoke, Lance led Ann Jiee out, restrained.
"How did you manage this?"
"Shall we talk outside?"
...
...
On the open land outside the Lu Town Dr. Cypress Research Institute.
The four Genesect sat on the ground, gulping down the Energy Blocks Natsuhiko gave them, occasionally looking up to glance around, maintaining a vigilant demeanor.
Dr. Cypress held a special instrument in his hand, looking somewhat excited and a bit helpless.