As Natsuhiko's voice rang out again, the staff at the arena all nodded in agreement.
Although Natsuhiko was not a member of the organizing committee, everyone saw him enter the committee's office, indicating that his actions had been acknowledged by the committee.
Moreover, Natsuhiko is a Police Chief of the International Criminal Police, which no one dared to dispute.
So when Natsuhiko spoke, it was as if he had temporarily taken over the actual command and control of the arena, allowing him to issue orders to all the staff.
As for the Alliance Police maintaining order on site, upon hearing Natsuhiko's orders, they all stood at attention and saluted, waiting solemnly for instructions.
Natsuhiko continued to speak.
"All Alliance Police, I need you to help maintain order on-site, and after everyone has evacuated, establish a fifty-meter cordon outside the arena. Do not approach without my permission, or permission from the organizing committee and the International Criminal Police!"
"Yes!"
A neat response echoed in the arena.
Even though it wasn't loud.
Yet in the currently chaotic and noisy arena, it was particularly striking.
And because Natsuhiko was in charge, with the intervention of the Alliance Police, the evacuation was swift, and there was no major panic, orderly amidst the chaos.
After saying this, Natsuhiko took a deep breath and continued:
"Would all the Kings and Queens of the islands present, as well as the current top eight contestants, please gather at the organizing committee? The other top thirty-two contestants, please assist the Alliance Police in maintaining order on-site, and the top sixty-four contestants in setting up the cordon."
He did not forget to leverage the power of these contestants.
After all, the number of Alliance Police present was just a few compared to the many spectators, so it was necessary to employ the power of the contestants.
The only thing that made Natsuhiko somewhat relieved now was.
They had enough manpower.
Once the spectators were dispersed, dealing with just a few Ultimate Beasts wasn't too much trouble.
Of course, that's provided there were only a few.
The contestants present also began to act according to Natsuhiko's commands.
Accelerating the evacuation of the spectators and maintaining order on site.
Natsuhiko stood at the window, holding a microphone, with a serious expression, taking in the scene inside the arena and issuing one command after another.
"Da Ye, at the East Exit 3, the passage is moving slowly, go help."
"Wusong, at the West Exit 2, there's a large crowd, use your Superpower Pokémon to escort them out."
"Miss Jade Liya, please use your powers to help some elderly people who have difficulty walking to leave."
"Mr. Shimi, at the North Exit 4, please help oversee the situation."
"..."
Like a commander, Natsuhiko temporarily took over all order of the Manaro Arena.
Under his coordination.
The evacuation of spectators became faster.
Inside the organizing committee's office, Professor Oak and Nari Omiki exchanged glances.
Both saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.
They had to admit that Natsuhiko's command ability was impressive.
If it were them, they might not necessarily do better than him.
After all, many contestants, they could not necessarily name, didn't know what kind of Pokémon they had, or where they could play a greater role.
In this light.
Professor Oak felt that handing over command to Natsuhiko was the right decision.
Crack—!!
However.
Just when everything was in order, a huge rift suddenly appeared in the sky above the arena.
And the commotion caused by the birth of the rift was not small at all.
It was as if the sky had cracked open.
Such a commotion undoubtedly drew everyone's attention.
And everyone suddenly realized.
The reason why Natsuhiko did not reveal what the danger was, was probably because this danger was not easy to handle...
For a moment, panic surged through the crowd.
Looking at the rift in the sky, Natsuhiko frowned tightly.
But he only continued:
"Everyone, remain calm! I promise in the name of the 'Hero', as long as you follow the order and evacuate smoothly, there will be absolutely no danger, but if anyone disregards the order and causes chaos... Hmph! I also guarantee that the International Criminal Police's prison still has plenty of room!"
Hero of Truth!
People remembered Natsuhiko's other title.
The promise, combined with a subtle threat, made no one dare to act out, and the budding panic was immediately quelled.
And the rift in the sky grew larger.
Meanwhile.
Lance and the other top eight contestants finally arrived at the organizing committee's office.
"Lance, please escort everyone from the organizing committee out," Natsuhiko requested.
"What about you?"
Natsuhiko squinted and looked into the sky, "I'll see what exactly comes out this time."
Then he continued, "Please, Mr. Hala, Mr. Morden, and Miss Lizabeth, assist me in dealing with any Ultimate Beasts that may appear."
Ultimate Beasts?!
Everyone was taken aback.
Now.
No one considered Natsuhiko a mere contestant; he was the deputy director of the "UB Countermeasures Department," Police Chief Natsuhiko!
Before the Kings and Queens of islands become Elite Four, they truly may not have higher authority in the alliance than Natsuhiko.
And from the looks of Natsuhiko, he seemed to have some understanding of the Ultimate Beasts.
As for Lance and the others.
Natsuhiko continued:
"Escort the committee out and then come back, I need you."
"Understood!"
Lance and the others also understood the urgency of the situation.
"I'm not leaving!"
Lusamine parted the crowd, walked to the window, and gazed at the ever-expanding rift in the sky with a subtle eagerness.
Natsuhiko waved a hand, signaling the Ethereum Foundation members not to force it.
Lusamine still had some combat ability.
At the same time, Lusamine quietly said, "You guys escort Gladio and Lillie out."
So they went to take Gladio and Lillie.
But Natsuhiko placed a hand on Lillie's shoulder and said in a low voice, "Lillie can't leave."
"Hmm?"
Natsuhiko looked up at the sky again, "She's safest here."
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PS: I wasn't feeling well today, so the update is a bit late, sorry... (bow.jpg)