"My question is simple—how did you obtain Divine Authority?"
No one understood the power of Pokémon with Divine Authority better than Aiden.
Possessing Divine Authority and lacking it were two completely different things.
That was precisely why Pokémon such as Mewtwo and Deoxys could never truly rival beings like Rayquaza, Groudon, or Giratina.
The reason was simple.
They lacked Divine Authority.
When Aiden had captured Latios, Latios had borrowed the faith of the people of Alto Mare and obtained the Divine Authority of the God of Alto Mare.
Could it be that this Slowking had also relied on the faith of Shamouti Island's people to acquire the Divine Authority of the God of Prophecy?
There was something else Aiden wanted to understand.
Even among Pokémon with Divine Authority, why were the three Legendary Birds clearly much stronger than ordinary lesser Legendary Pokémon?
Could it also be because of the worship and faith of Shamouti Island's residents?
Upon hearing Aiden's question, Slowking smiled.
"Divine Authority... That is a rather long story."
With that, Slowking placed both hands behind his back.
The next moment, his powerful psychic energy gathered in the air, forming a vivid projection before Aiden, Lorelei, and Flora.
Within the vision, a Slowpoke appeared.
Even from a young age, it displayed extraordinary intelligence.
Unlike other Slowpoke, it did not spend every day eating, sleeping, and staring blankly into space.
Then, one day, disaster struck.
The entire Slowpoke clan was devastated.
By chance, that particular Slowpoke activated the clan's hidden treasure and obtained a King's Rock.
With the help of a Shellder, it completed its evolution and became the ruler of the Slowpoke species—
Slowking.
After evolving, Slowking led the few surviving members of its clan to Shamouti Island, where they settled and formed an alliance with the humans living there.
Because of this, the people of Shamouti Island began building temples and shrines in Slowking's honor, worshipping him every day.
As time passed, Slowking's strength continued to grow.
Perhaps because of the power of faith, even his natural talent became greater.
He foresaw countless disasters and helped both Shamouti Island's residents and the Slowpoke clan avoid them.
Then, one day—
Slowking obtained Divine Authority.
After gaining Divine Authority, his power rose to an entirely new level.
The vision ended there.
"To obtain Divine Authority, three things are indispensable—opportunity, faith, and strength."
"As far as I know, there are several methods."
"The first is innate Divine Authority, bestowed by the Creator God at the beginning of the world."
"This type of Divine Authority is the most powerful."
"Your Rayquaza and Giratina are examples of such beings."
"Of course, Lugia, along with the Gods of Lightning, Fire, and Ice, were also Legendary Pokémon who originally possessed innate Divine Authority."
"The second method is the path I followed."
"One gathers the power of faith, spends countless years exploring, and studies a particular ability until reaching the absolute pinnacle."
"Only then can Divine Authority be born."
"The third method is the transfer of Divine Authority."
"A Pokémon that possesses innate Divine Authority may transfer it at any time."
"The three Legendary Birds currently living on the Three Sacred Islands are examples."
"Their strength is far inferior to the three Legendary Birds under your command."
"However, after obtaining Divine Authority, receiving the worship of Shamouti Island's people, and accumulating power over time, their strength will grow at an accelerated rate."
After hearing Slowking's explanation, Aiden finally understood.
So that was how it worked.
Just like Latios before, ascending through faith was the most realistic path for Legendary Pokémon that did not possess Divine Authority.
The only other possibility was to receive it directly from the Creator God, Arceus.
"So that explains it."
"No wonder Latios was able to transfer the Divine Authority of the God of Alto Mare."
"And that Divine Authority could only display its effects within Alto Mare itself."
After understanding the methods of obtaining Divine Authority, Aiden thought carefully.
Making an entire population worship an ordinary Pokémon so that it could eventually acquire Divine Authority was far too troublesome.
"I'll leave it to fate."
"There's no need to force it."
After sighing, Aiden turned his attention back to Slowking.
He had become extremely interested in this Pokémon.
Even without considering Slowking's current strength, he could immediately become one of the top members of Aiden's main team.
And that ability to predict the future alone was enough to tempt him.
"In that case, Slowking, I want to capture you."
"Would you be willing to battle me?"
Aiden also wanted to see just how powerful an ordinary Pokémon with Divine Authority truly was.
Upon hearing this, Slowking smiled.
"Of course."
"I am also willing to become your Pokémon."
"However, before that, let us have a proper Pokémon battle."
"You may capture me afterward."
As soon as he finished speaking, Slowking took up a battle stance.
At the same time, a Luxury Ball appeared in Aiden's hand.
The next moment, Sceptile emerged.
Seeing Aiden immediately send out his ace—his very first Pokémon—Lorelei's interest was piqued.
This Slowking truly seemed to have come here specifically for Aiden.
He had even called Aiden the Child of Destiny.
It seemed Lorelei's taste in men was quite good after all.
After appearing, Sceptile stared at Slowking in the distance.
From Slowking's body, Sceptile sensed an immensely powerful presence.
That pressure did not come from his level.
It came from the Divine Authority he possessed.
"Sceptile, use Bullet Seed!"
At Aiden's command, Sceptile opened his mouth.
Countless green-yellow seeds of energy erupted like fire from a Gatling gun, sweeping toward Slowking.
However, in the face of Aiden and Sceptile's attack, Slowking merely smiled.
Then his body vanished from the spot.
Teleport.
He easily evaded the attack.
Every seed missed and struck the ground instead.
"Sceptile, keep attacking!"
Hearing Aiden's order, Sceptile roared.
An even more powerful wave of Grass-type energy erupted from his body.
Slowking repeated the same trick.
"Teleport again?"
Aiden narrowed his eyes.
"That won't work on me."
He immediately unleashed his own psychic power, attempting to lock onto Slowking's location.
In an instant, he detected him.
"Sceptile, ten o'clock to your left!"
"Use Leaf Blade!"
Following Aiden's command, Sceptile poured all the frustration from his previous missed attack into this strike.
His body became a streak of green light.
A massive green blade slashed forward.
But once again—
It struck nothing.
The next moment, Slowking appeared behind Sceptile with a faint smile.
A powerful Psychic attack instantly descended upon Sceptile's body.
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