Legends of Paldea

After procuring some cursed treasures, Lear invited Raifort to come see them.

Wow. I never thought I'd see all four of these treasures on Pasio.

I'm impressed you were able to gather them. Being a royal must help.

Heh! This was nothing!

It's generous of you to host a public exhibit.

So you've heard. Then allow me to cut to the chase.

I'd like to put you in charge of it.

Really? Me?

Yes, you. I hear you know a lot about these treasures and the legends surrounding them.

I don't think I could find anyone better equipped to handle them.

But first, I'd like you to tell me about the legends passed down in Paldea.

Heh. Sure, I'll hold a special lecture for you.

For generations in Paldea, an old fairy tale has been passed down about four treasures:

a vessel, a sword, a set of tablets, and a set of beads.

They're called the "treasures of ruin."

Their true forms, however, are Pokémon.

What?

As the four treasures were passed from human hand to human hand, they became tainted by hubris and greed.

Finally, when they came in contact with the rapacity of a certain king, they awakened as disasters and began to rampage.

After that, it's said renowned Pokémon wielders sealed them somewhere in Paldea.

I find it odd how easily you gathered these cursed treasures here on Pasio.

Do you mean they feel ominous?

You'd be right to think that.

Team Plasma claims these treasures of ruin!

Hey, you! How did you get in here?!

Unbelievable! They stole the treasures!

They're even pushier than I am.

Lord Ghetsis, we have successfully acquired the treasures.

Excellent. Good work.

We should thank Prince Lear for gathering them all in one place for us.

He's helped me acquire more pawns!

These four Pokémon, the so-called treasures of ruin...

I'll make them do my bidding, so that I may rule Pasio once and for all!

The treasures of ruin have been put into separate rooms, and we're analyzing them now. Soon, they will emerge...

What is it?

WHAT?! The treasures of ruin assumed their Pokémon forms and escaped?!

What did you say?!

Hmph! I will not tolerate such incompetence!

Our deepest apologies, Lord Ghetsis...

If you have time to apologize, then get out there and recapture them!

Well, well... It seems one is willing to become mine of its own accord.

Kyurem! Hold down that Pokémon!

I heard an unidentified Pokémon was going around attacking sync pairs.

Is this it?

OK, let's calm it down!

You've fallen right into my trap.

I knew if I let a powerful Pokémon out to roam, it would help me gather the strong.

Ghetsis! Don't tell me this Pokémon is yours?

It is. Meet my partner Pokémon.

Why are you letting it attack other sync pairs?!

For revenge.

Chien-Pao holds many grudges...just as I do.

My noble plans were crushed time and time again! Not only that, I was betrayed by that INGRATE!

As a sync pair, we fester with hate and seek vengeance!

You're being selfish! You blame everyone but yourself!

Nemona! Quick, let's calm that Pokémon!

Yeah! We can't let this slide!

I care not if you stand in my way. Do as you please.

You sound pretty confident.

But of course.

Even if we lose, Chien-Pao's power will only grow!

Its resentment from losing would become everlasting hatred!

Losing would also make MY hate run deep.

And thus, with my sync stone, Chien-Pao will gain even more power!

Say what?!

I am aware you are quite talented.

For long you have basked in the glory of victory. You've never tasted bitter defeat. It must be nice.

However! The more you win, the more losers you create. Mark my words, they will all come to resent you.

I'm sure you've experienced that?

Absolutely not!

Me neither.

I mean... I know there are people who think losing is no fun, but...

What are you saying, Nemona?

At any rate, we were only here today for a brief introduction.

I'm simply preparing my plan to rule all of Pasio.

Chien-Pao's power is merely a tool I will use to make the people of Pasio obey me!

Paldean treasures planned for an exhibit were reported missing, allegedly stolen by individuals with ties to Team Plasma.

According to reports, the treasures became Pokémon and are currently on the loose. They were not seen with Trainers.

The treasures are suspected to be hiding all over Pasio. Their whereabouts are still unknown.

A search party is under way, and we are seeking more leads and eyewitness reports.

Hm... Ruin, eh?

At this rate, people will start fighting over that power.

I must protect them, before they fall into the hands of foolish humans.