Lian observed Kentra, recalling their encounter in the Dream World along with several other Dark Guild executives. However, Kentra never returned to the Dream World since they didn't possess the Dream Machine.
Despite this, Lian vividly remembered that Kentra had numerous Lunar Feathers, far more than he had used. Given the importance of these items, it was highly likely that Kentra carried them with him at all times.
Although there was a slim chance he might have hidden them somewhere, the likelihood seemed low.
Both regions had ample Dream Machines, but what they lacked were Lunar Feathers to prevent getting lost within the Dream World.
Kentra also turned his gaze towards Lian, recognizing him as the prime culprit behind his failure and the near downfall of the Dark Guild last time.
This Charizard belonged to Kalia from the Sebas region, and Kentra couldn't help but wonder what deep-seated grudge or grievance existed between them. For Kalia to travel such a great distance from the Sebas region just to confront the Dark Guild intrigued him immensely.
Suddenly, Kentra seemed to recall something. As he looked at Lian before him, memories of their encounter in the Dream World resurfaced—a confrontation involving a Charizard, initially appearing as a Charmeleon.
Could this Charizard be the same one from the Dream World encounter? The thought crossed Kentra's mind, but it seemed impossible. This Charizard had a Trainer and couldn't have entered the Dream World alone unless Kalia also ventured there.
Kentra's thoughts were jumbled; he simply couldn't comprehend the situation. Moreover, what did this Charizard intend by continuously staring at him?
"You must protect me!" Kentra exclaimed loudly, fearing that the Charizard might attack him. He had already surrendered, handing over his Poké Balls to Woody, leaving him defenseless.
The other Trainers curiously watched Lian, unsure of what this Charizard was planning. However, they refrained from intervening, as without its assistance, their battle would not have been so effortless.
Even if the Charizard attacked Kentra, as long as he didn't die, no one would truly care.
Lian stared intently at Kentra, then suddenly extended his claws and swiftly slashed open Kentra's shirt. As the fabric tore, revealing the hidden contents beneath.
Kentra hadn't kept important items in his pockets but concealed them close to his chest. With Lian tearing through the clothing, these items immediately fell out.
His guess was correct.
Thrilled, Lian swiftly grabbed one of the items, while Kentra froze in fear, dreading any sudden move that might provoke a fatal claw strike from Lian.
In his grasp, Lian held the meticulously wrapped Lunar Feather. Although there were other objects near Kentra's chest, Lian didn't take them; they weren't necessary.
He needed only the Lunar Feather. With it, Kalia could once again enter the Dream World and bring back the little Zapdos to reality, allowing them to locate the adult Zapdos.
If Zapdos agreed, Lian might even have a chance to battle it. However, securing victory would require his Control Rating to match Zapdos's level, which meant reaching at least 70%.
Since obtaining the multiplier bonus for legendary Pokémon, Lian had become particularly focused on them. Ideally, achieving daily combat ratings above five thousand Combat Points would be most beneficial.
During regular Pokemon battles involving four Pokémon, Lian couldn't continuously stay engaged as Kalia needed to consider her other Pokémon, giving them opportunities to fight too. Consequently, his individual combat ratings wouldn't typically be very high.
With some luck, encountering Pokemon with high Physical Ability Values could potentially yield additional Combat Points, but such instances were rare, occurring only once every few days.
Therefore, the multiplier bonus was crucial, as it remained one of Lian's fastest methods to accumulate Combat Points currently. The system evidently intended for him to engage legendary Pokemon in battles by introducing this new feature.
After obtaining the Lunar Feather, Lian swiftly flew away, heading towards Kalia.
"What is that thing?" Rhea asked Kentra, puzzled by the sudden appearance of the Charizard and its retrieval of an item from Kentra. Feeling curious, she decided to inquire about it.
Kentra glanced at his torn clothes, now feeling vulnerable like a lamb awaiting slaughter. With a wry smile, he explained, "That's a Lunar Feather."
"Oh?"
Lunar Feathers were quite rare, believed to be shed feathers from Cresselia. As both regions explored the Dream World, Lunar Feathers became essential resources, albeit scarce.
Rhea contemplated briefly but chose not to pursue them. Since the Charizard took the feather, it must have been under the Trainer's command. Obtaining knowledge of Kentra possessing a Lunar Feather showcased their resourcefulness.
However, she couldn't possibly demand it from him; as an Elite Four trainer, seeking possessions from a mid-level Trainer would be beneath her stature.
"Where did you obtain your Lunar Feather?" Rhea asked, curious about its source since Kentra must have acquired it somehow, unlikely by mere coincidence.
Kentra shook his head, indicating he didn't know the origin either. In truth, Dr. Kudo had given him the Lunar Feather to help access the Dream World.
Dr. Kudo was enigmatic and considered one of the founders of the Dark Guild. Initially, Kentra lacked such ambition until Dr. Kudo provided significant assistance, leading to the creation of the guild.
Many resources of the Dark Guild were actually used for Dr. Kudo's research, which ultimately enabled the development of powerful Pokémon like Genesect.
Unfortunately, now the Dark Guild is completely finished. It's likely that Dr. Kudo, currently engrossed in his studies, remains unaware of the guild's downfall. Eventually, he too will undoubtedly be found.
With the Lunar Feather in hand, Lian flew back to Kalia, drawing the attention of numerous Trainers towards her.
"Kalia, it's actually her!"
In the Ellie Region, many mid-level Trainers recognized Kalia due to her impressive performance in the previous Exchange Competition.
Had it not been for the Dark Guild's interference, Kalia might have secured first place.
Lian landed beside Kalia and tossed the small pouch containing the Lunar Feather towards her.
Kalia caught it effortlessly, displaying surprise upon seeing its contents. She had initially wondered why Charizard left, only to discover he brought back the Lunar Feather.
However, she couldn't fathom how Charizard knew about the Lunar Feather in Kentra—it seemed quite peculiar.
Other Trainers witnessing Kalia holding the Lunar Feather assumed she was already aware of its location and had sent Charizard to retrieve it.
Mid-level Trainers were familiar with the Dream World, but Lunar Feathers were exceedingly rare. Some Trainers had attempted to forcefully enter the Dream World without them, resulting in prolonged comas.
"Lunar Feather! I've always wanted to explore the Dream World," one envious Trainer remarked.