"How did you transform from human to Pokémon like this?"
Although Second Brother's answer came with a trembling voice, Roy could still hear what he was saying clearly: "I don't know the specifics, but I learned from the upper echelons of the organization how to obtain the power of a powerful Pokémon."
"I heard that this kind of thing also has a certain success rate. If you're unlucky, you won't be able to obtain the power of Pokémon. If you're lucky, you can succeed in one attempt."
Listening to Second Brother's answer, Roy also frowned slightly and tapped his fingers on the rock he was sitting on. Humans gaining the power of Pokémon—if this kind of thing had been pure fantasy in the past, in the current era it might not be impossible to achieve.
After all, the era of coexistence between humans and Pokémon had lasted for so long. Those with ambition naturally wanted to obtain the power to protect themselves, or even conquer the world, from those powerful Pokémon.
Although there was no sign of it on the surface, were there no experiments in this area conducted secretly? That was absolutely impossible.
"I understand the basics, but what methods are needed to steal power from Pokémon?"
While Roy asked every question that needed to be understood, he also called his Pokémon to his side.
Of course, they could understand the words spoken by humans. They could also comprehend that if humans could really obtain such powerful strength directly, it seemed that in some respects, as long as humans themselves possessed enough power, they would naturally have no need for other Pokémon as partners.
After all, from ancient times to the present, being recognized by Pokémon had actually been a sign of worthiness.
But there were still most people who couldn't be recognized by Pokémon. However, this segment of people had no way to receive Pokémon's assistance and power. They could only obtain other powers through alternative methods, such as the method that had now been discovered.
"My lord, I truly don't know about this matter. Outermost members like us only know some basic information. If you want to know how to extract this kind of power, you need to find higher-level members to understand. Right now, we only need to be responsible for hunting and turning in the obtained Pokémon cores. As for the rest, I really don't know."
Second Brother also spoke with an aggrieved tone.
The most peripheral members were naturally not the most core members. In comparison, what the most peripheral members did was simply fight and hunt.
"I also know that, so I won't press you too hard. But you should have a way to contact the person above you... I'll let you serve as a bridge in the middle here. I promise I won't hurt you..."
Roy spoke his words of assurance so sincerely that even he was nearly moved to tears.
He guaranteed that he would never hurt this Second Brother, although the man did still have a little value that could be utilized now.
But Second Brother's answer wasn't as easy as telling these well-known secrets had been before.
"That's absolutely impossible! Our outermost members have strength just touching the threshold of second-tier, but our superior has the strength of fourth-tier. That is a real powerhouse. If he finds out I've betrayed the organization, then I'll definitely end up with a fate more miserable than death!"
Second Brother spoke fearfully while shaking like a leaf, because although he was one of the most peripheral members, it was also by chance that he had met his leader and seen how he punished traitors.
That was true hell on earth, because only human beings could think of such vicious methods, such cruel torture.
Roy didn't fully understand what might happen going forward, but since he had already stepped into this murky situation, he couldn't avoid some contact with people from these organizations in the future.
The more he knew now, the better.
"I really want to see how powerful this so-called fourth-tier powerhouse is. If you compare him with your big brother, how much stronger is your leader than your big brother?"
Roy understood that if he was only one, two, or three times stronger, that would be fine. Lucario could eliminate the boss with one strike, so it shouldn't take much more effort to deal with such a so-called leader.
It was just that there existed such regulations as tier one and tier two in the level classification that applied to humans. Did this represent the embodiment of raw power? Or was it the unique characteristic that existed when humans became Pokémon?
"I've already said you still have certain value now, so I won't hurt you. But now you're rejecting my request and my conditions, which seems to show you have no use value to me anymore. Does this mean you've given up hope of continuing to live?"
"Whether I can deal with them or not is up to me. You just need to take me to see him. Naturally, I can determine exactly what level this so-called powerhouse is at."
This wasn't overconfidence, but rather what could be analyzed from the boss and Second Brother. Although they could obtain the power of Pokémon—whether ordinary Pokémon or Legendary-level Pokémon—those Pokémon still possessed huge size and very powerful strength. Between humans and Pokémon, whether weak or strong, there would always be a certain average capability.
If those people who merged with the existence of Legendary Pokémon truly appeared, the power they could exert would simply be like walking missiles.
But since no such existence stood before him now, there was naturally nothing to worry about.
Roy feared that the upper echelons of their so-called Black Moon organization—those beings with huge bodies or tremendous power—would be much more troublesome to deal with if they were unwilling to negotiate.
Coming to this conclusion, Roy once again looked at Second Brother.
"I don't care what your name is, but you've brought me a lot of information, so I won't do anything to you at this point. However, I want to know more, and you can't refuse."
Roy suddenly fixed his eyes on Second Brother again, and Second Brother was frightened by the terrifying look in those eyes. If the Pokémon that originally possessed terrifying power were this scary, then naturally his master wasn't a kind person either.
Second Brother suddenly introduced himself quickly. As long as Roy knew his name, he seemed to be able to secure a small place in this lord's consideration.