After Nihilego controlled Oleana, it slowly floated down and stood in front of Axel.
Several black lines immediately appeared on Axel's forehead.
He had thought of countless possibilities. Thought about the three little dragon-types betraying him, also thought about the legendary beast army betraying him.
But he never imagined that even the Ultra Beast series Pokémon he trusted the most would pull a stunt like this.
It actually controlled Oleana.
As for Oleana's identity, Axel had some understanding from the main storyline of the eighth generation of Pokémon.
Rose's secretary, a truly powerful figure in the Galar region.
In some derivative works, you could even vaguely see romantic feelings between her and Rose.
And now he used mind control on Oleana?
Emmm… would Rose bring his people to come knocking tomorrow?
Accompanied by the sound of clashing metal, the Corviknight hovered around Axel, eyeing him like a tiger.
Gardevoir and Pheromosa immediately squinted their eyes, flickering lights of various colors forming in their hands, clearly ready to attack at the slightest provocation.
Axel quickly held them back, while also turning to look at the subordinates Oleana had brought.
"Misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding."
"You guys came on strong just now, and my Pokémon thought you were bad guys. I recognize your secretary."
"Nihilego, let Oleana go first."
"Ugh~ Ee!"
A light moan came from Oleana's mouth that stirred imagination, and Nihilego slowly released her body.
The red light in Oleana's eyes faded, and she looked around in confusion.
"What happened? Weren't we in the sky?"
A subordinate stepped forward a few steps and whispered the events that had just occurred into Oleana's ear.
Oleana's eyes instantly lit up.
As Rose's secretary, her capability was clear to all.
During the subordinate's explanation, she immediately grasped the key point.
The Ultra Beast that had just controlled her called Axel the god's nephew.
In that case, Axel being able to solve Galar's Gigantamax issue was perfectly understandable.
Before a god, nothing was impossible.
Thinking of this, Oleana's face instantly blossomed into a smile, and she confidently extended her hand to Axel.
"Hello, nice to meet you, I'm Oleana from the Galar region."
Axel cautiously extended his right hand, briefly grasping her fingertips before letting go.
'One must stay vigilant, this girl has money.'
But soon, Axel relaxed.
Because the look in Oleana's eyes was very clear, just like how Cynthia had looked at him in the beginning.
This was the self-control unique to the strong.
"To be honest, I came here this time because you demonstrated Gigantamax in Aurient."
"If possible, we hope to purchase the secret to using Gigantamax in other locations."
Axel began to ponder.
With Mewtwo's existence, he wasn't afraid of exposing Eternatus.
But if he helped Oleana use Gigantamax, would others also come knocking one by one?
And if too many people could use Gigantamax outside of Galar…
Would it cause Wishing Stars to increase in price and impact the global economy?
Seeing Axel's troubled look, Oleana slightly curled her lips.
As a master negotiator, she knew Axel's current demeanor meant negotiation was possible.
Now it depended on the sincerity she showed.
"We don't want this Gigantamax for corporate growth, but we hope you can share the method with the Champion."
"To tell you the truth, a calamity will happen in Galar in the near future, and right now only the Champion can help Galar survive this disaster."
Axel still didn't speak, his mind racing.
From Oleana's words, it seemed Rose hadn't yet fallen out with the Champion.
'That is to say, Rose hasn't discovered Galar's Eternatus yet?'
'And they aren't greedy. They only want the Champion to master this ability.'
'If that's the case, then cooperation is possible.'
After all, if Eternatus wants to achieve Eternamax in the future, it definitely can't do it without Galar's support.
"Alright, I agree."
Oleana still smiled, "It's okay if you don't agree for now, why not hear the rewards we can offer first…"
But halfway through speaking, Oleana realized something was off.
"Wait, did you say you agreed?"
"Yes, I agreed."
Oleana was completely stunned. Even with her experience in the business world for so many years, she had never met someone like Axel.
"I only said I needed it, and you directly agreed? You're not even going to hear my price?"
Axel smiled faintly, "I have deep respect for both the Champion and Chairman Rose from the Galar region, and Gym Leader Raihan also helped me when I was still weak."
What Axel said wasn't false. Though Rose may have become a "villain" in the late-game of the series, he had always acted in Galar's best interests, just a bit extreme.
Now with Axel's Eternatus existing, Rose wouldn't be foolish enough to unseal that uncontrollable Eternatus.
And as for the Champion… he was truly someone who cultivated younger Trainers, not inferior to any of the veterans from Aurient.
Sensing Axel's sincerity, Oleana took a deep breath, and her eyes became serious.
"Since you're so open, I'll also lay all our cards on the table."
"Before coming here, I contacted your school and learned that what you lack isn't Pokémon, but some rare items and training materials."
"So before coming here, I made a trip to the Kalos region and got you a Mega Evolution keystone."
"As long as you and Gardevoir are in sync, you can achieve Gardevoir's Mega Evolution."
"Also, we from the Galar Wild Area Company discovered a batch of purple sludge."
"This sludge is somewhat similar to Black Sludge but even stronger than the usual rare item. It seems to be tainted with divine aura."
"We've tested it, when carried by Poison-type Pokémon, it can restore about 10–20% of HP over time."
Axel's heart stirred, suddenly feeling what Oleana described sounded familiar.
'Isn't that Eternatus's secretion?'
'Good thing I just agreed...'
Otherwise, if Rose and the others researched that secretion further, they might soon be close to awakening the true Eternatus.
However, this treasure could be used to help train his own Eternatus, speeding up its growth.
"Is there more?"
Seeing the anticipation on Axel's face, Oleana gave a dry laugh, uncharacteristically bashful.
"Well… Chairman Rose said he could arrange a blind date between you and Nessa, does that count?"
Axel: "???"
'I just barely escaped a love triangle, and now you want to drag me back in?'
'You want to take and want more, aren't you dreaming a bit too much?'
'You've taken my stuff and still want me to offer myself?'
'Impossible, alright!'
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