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[The feed begins with a series of snapshots. It starts with images of a war-torn battlefield lined with giant crystals, Team Aqua and Magma grunts and hordes of Pokémon and trainers alike.]

This world isn't safe.

[The images shift. New snapshots appear of Primal Kyogre and Primal Groudon, taken from a safe distance above, but distinct in that they are indeed giant, glowing monsters.]

What happened last week is proof of that. You may all be content to enjoy a carefree lifestyle, but if it weren't for divine intervention, life as we know it would have ended with a whimper.

Together, we were able to hold off Team Aqua and Magma's forces, but the battle doesn't end there. If you could make a difference in the protection of this world, would you do it?

[The message ends there. About a half hour later, another text appears on the network, this time from a non-anonymous source.]

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So, I think we all learned something valuable from that mess down at Tohjo: Don't summon giant lizards and whales to start the apocalypse. God doesn't like it.

There's a lot I could say. It was a busy few days, but if you look past all the legendaries, the explosions, and those cornball teams, there are two things that stick out to me: the weird power up some of our Pokémon got and the Pokémon god himself.

[Case in point? Here's an image of a Mega Sharpedo getting punched in the nose by a Mega Charizard X.]

So, what do you guys think that power was? Did any of you get a straight answer from Arceus? And how about that fairy type?

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By the way, looking for a status report from all remaining members. With so many of us gone, we're gonna have to shuffle the squads. That's also why I sent out a recruitment message.

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Yes. Absolutely. I love humanity, and I want it to thrive.

Good. There are some people her who'd rather live their own carefree lives. That's their choice, but if nobody steps up to the plate, who's going be there when the real danger comes?

But keep in mind that these are serious threats. In the past, we've faced bombings. Train jackings. Arson. With these risks in mind, are you still willing to move forward?

I have experienced all of those things first-hand and survived.

[And the best part is, he's not even lying. Does Komaeda's Super Luck ability work in Route? He's not sure, but he intends to find out.]

Obviously, I will embrace all of these challenges and more for the sake of forwarding hope.

[It's a good mentality. Shows dedication. That's definitely promising, but he can't be too hasty. Just to be safe...]

What could you contribute? Any skills that stick out? Experience is a great place to start. I just need an idea of who you are and what you can bring to the table.

No skills. I'm sorry.

[Well now he feels like kind of an idiot. What was he thinking? ...Of course, Komaeda does have a few handy skills, but he honestly doesn't think they're anything special.]

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Are you sure about that? There has to be something you can do, big or small.

[He's not about to turn someone away based on low confidence, at any rate. It's the drive that matters most.]

[Well...]

I suppose the most useful thing about me would be my intellect. But even that isn't saying much.

[I mean, even if diseases are technically healed in Route, he does have a brain that's in the process of rotting away. Literally.]

I wouldn't be so sure. Intelligence is just as important as a strong team or combat skills. There's a lot you can do with a sharp mind, so why sell yourself short?

Even so, I will never be able to do anything on my own; all I can do is help the rest of you.

If you really want my help, I would be happy to give it.

[He is so glad this is a text conversation.]

Hey, don't sweat it. Every bit of help counts.

You got a name? And any preferences to what kind of people we set you up with? Usually we sort people into squads.

I do have a name; Nagito Komaeda.

No preferences... wherever I would be most useful is fine.

Well, we can figure something out.

Where are you at right now? I like to make a habit of meeting with new recruits.

Violet City.

...Violet.

Well, no worries. I think I can handle a day trip down there, long as the city doesn't suck me into a black hole like it did last time.

[Uh.]

What happened last time?

[He can't be serious about the black hole... right...?]

Oh, just got stuck there for a few months because my friends kept coming and going.

That's the thing about Violet: it's so close to New Bark that it's easy to get stuck there, like you've been sucked into a vacuum. Goldenrod's almost as bad, but at least it's a big city.

[Thank god. Komaeda was getting really worried there for a second. He would be the one to hunker down right on top of a black freaking hole.]

Well, I'll try not to keep you too long.

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