"How do you…"
Sheena's clear eyes widened slightly as she stared at Ryuu Shiro in shock.
How was this possible?
The fact that Arceus would descend again was an absolute secret of the guardian clan. Sheena had never told anyone about it.
And Kevin, who was well aware of the seriousness of the matter, would never leak it, because revealing this now would have no effect on the outcome.
Instead, it would cause immense panic.
Because… Arceus's descent would be to vent its anger—an act of world destruction!
"Perhaps many people wouldn't expect it, right? The god, out of pity for the barren land, kindly lent its life source to humanity, but humans greedily tried to claim it for themselves."
"Even worse, they used the god's trust to set a trap, severely injuring it."
Ryuu Shiro's lips curled into a malicious smile as he looked at Sheena, whose face grew paler by the second. His low voice carried a tone of mockery.
Sheena was the descendant of this generation's Transcend Power, and her ancestor was none other than Damos!
A thousand years ago, Arceus emerged from the Hall of Origin to intercept the world-ending meteor. However, due to the meteor's terrifying impact, all the Plates within its body were dislodged.
The Plates were the source of Arceus's power and life.
It was Damos who retrieved the Plates for Arceus, saving the gravely injured god.
Then, out of gratitude to Damos and compassion for the barren land, Arceus combined five of the Plates into the Jewel of Life and entrusted it to Damos, allowing the desolate land to flourish once more.
But…
"Isn't that right, descendant of Damos?"
The final outcome was laughable, a stark display of the darkness in human hearts. Using Arceus's trust, they set a trap that severely injured the god when it came to reclaim the Jewel of Life.
Arceus, having escaped, returned to the Hall of Origin to recover. When it awakens again, the resentment born from betrayal and deceit will drive it to carry out judgment and violence upon the world!
"We have been repenting. When Arceus awakens, I will return the Jewel of Life and beg for its forgiveness…"
"Do you really think a simple apology will make Arceus abandon its vengeance?"
Ryuu Shiro interrupted Sheena with a light chuckle, his gaze fixed on the pale-faced girl.
What a hopelessly naive person, especially for someone who is a descendant of the Transcend Power.
But then again, having grown up in the peaceful town of Michina, Sheena had almost no experience with the outside world.
This was also why, in the original story, she was so easily deceived by Marcus.
"I will sincerely plead for forgiveness. The sins of my ancestors can only be borne by me."
Sheena tightly pursed her lips, her expression deeply somber. She had always believed that it was Damos who betrayed Arceus.
For Sheena, the identity of being a descendant of the Transcend Power was not a source of pride.
Because Arceus could descend at any moment to exact revenge! And ultimately, it was the sin committed by her lineage.
"You'll bear it? Can you even bear it? What a joke. Have you ever considered what the consequences will be if Arceus refuses to forgive humanity?"
Ryuu Shiro let out a cold laugh, showing no sympathy as he shattered the girl's illusions with his harsh words.
Many things cannot be resolved with mere words.
Arceus is the origin of this world. Even if it has lost five Plates and gained a weakness, its power is absolute, surpassing any other Legendary Pokémon.
And when Arceus descends, filled with resentment from betrayal and deceit, it will be a nightmare for the world!
Although Sheena possesses the Transcend Power, it cannot influence Arceus. If Arceus refuses to forgive humanity, what can she do?
She can do nothing!
Hearing this, Sheena's face grew even paler. Yes, if she returned the Jewel of Life to Arceus but still failed to quell its anger, it would be a disaster for the entire world.
"So what are you trying to say? Did you come here just to mock my lineage?"
Sheena's breathing grew heavy, her tone filled with displeasure. She didn't know what this young man's intentions were.
Was it fun for him to mock her like this?
"Of course not. We need to prepare for multiple scenarios, don't we? Arceus is now the enemy of all humanity."
"The Jewel of Life is still in the Michina Ruins. How about giving it to me?"
Ryuu Shiro's lips curled into a sly smile as he spoke slowly, his eyes fixed on the girl.
Yes, one of his main purposes in coming to Michina was the Jewel of Life!
"What did you say?"
Sheena's heart trembled, and she could no longer hide her emotions. She instinctively asked in shock.
Her sudden loud voice immediately caught the attention of Cynthia and the others, who were admiring the ruins nearby.
Cynthia and the others frowned and turned their gazes toward Sheena and Ryuu Shiro.
"That's impossible! The Jewel of Life will never be given to you! Please abandon this unrealistic idea."
Seemingly realizing her outburst, Sheena clenched her teeth tightly, lowering her voice as she spoke to Ryuu Shiro with anger.
Yes, she was furious. Even as a guardian of the ruins, who had been taught from a young age to remain calm, she couldn't suppress the anger in her heart.
What was this person saying?
He was actually coveting the Jewel of Life, the treasure that her lineage had guarded for generations!
The Jewel of Life was their most important treasure, the only thing Sheena believed could potentially quell Arceus's anger. She would never hand it over to anyone!
Never!