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"A time machine? Is something like that really possible with modern technology?"
Caitlin frowned slightly, expressing her doubt.
After all, a time machine undoubtedly involves the realm of time. Can such a thing truly be created with modern scientific technology?
That would be too outrageous.
Although modern technology is quite advanced, with things like Poké Balls, Poké Ball transfer devices, and spatial backpacks.
But a time machine, even though Pokémon like Celebi and Dialga, who can control time, exist in this world, it's still too sci-fi for humans.
"With the current scientific capabilities of the outside world, it's impossible to achieve this."
AI Sada shook her head, speaking frankly.
"Let alone a time machine, even our highly advanced AI technology, relying on current scientific capabilities, would be completely impossible to create."
"The two professors originally succeeded in realizing this technology by utilizing the crystals located in the Area Zero research facility."
"That's why he and I cannot leave this facility."
AI Sada pointed at AI Turo, explaining.
"So, it was by utilizing those crystals within Area Zero..."
Caitlin mused, she roughly understood.
In other words, although excellent artificial AIs like AI Sada and AI Turo, as well as the time machine, were created, they were all actually achieved by utilizing those special crystals within Area Zero.
So, what are those crystals?
"That's amazing~!" Iono exclaimed in admiration.
"Yes, it is very amazing, isn't it? However... is this truly right?" AI Turo's emotionless, hollow voice now seemed to carry a hint of worry.
"Why do you say that?"
Platinum was puzzled.
"You've come all the way to the bottom, so you must have seen those Paradox Pokemon, right? What do you think of them?"
AI Turo countered.
Everyone fell silent at his words.
"Paradox, by definition, means illogical or contrary to reason," AI Turo's mature, magnetic voice now sounded somewhat profound.
"And Paradox Pokemon are Pokémon from different timelines than the present, meaning the ancient and future forms of modern Pokémon."
"However, ancient, modern, and future are different, very different."
AI Sada continued AI Turo's statement.
"Dr. Sada and Dr. Turo were deeply engrossed in ancient and future Pokémon, dreaming that ancient, modern, and future Pokémon could live together in harmony."
"However, the primal and fundamental power from the distant past is simply too ferocious."
"And the evolved, ultimate unknown power from the distant future is simply too strong."
AI Turo's tone gradually grew heavy.
"Their powerful vitality and destructive force would destroy the modern ecosystem. Ancient and future... cannot integrate into the modern era."
AI Sada said in a low voice.
"This..."
Iono stared blankly at the two AIs before her, their words echoing in her mind.
But... they were absolutely right!
Whether it was ancient species Pokémon like Great Tusk and Slither Wing, or future species Pokémon like Iron Jugulis and Iron Moth.
They were full of wildness and ruthlessness, their violent personalities incredibly destructive, actively and ferociously attacking passersby and other Pokémon.
Most importantly, whether ancient or future species, their strength was extremely high!
It could be said that they were far stronger than most ordinary Pokémon, because these Paradox Pokemon naturally have high base stats.
Even along the way, there were quite a few wild Champion-level individuals!
This is extremely exaggerated and dangerous, because what if this wasn't Area Zero, which is difficult to enter, but the outside wilderness?
Dangerous Pokémon of such high level and strength would definitely harm many innocent people and ordinary Pokémon.
"Then can't these Paradox Pokemon be sent back?"
Platinum asked the two Professor AIs.
"We can't," Dr. Sada shook her head.
"We are AIs created to assist the professor; our will... cannot override the programs set by the professor during his lifetime."
"So we cannot change the time machine's settings. Even now, the time machine is still operating, continuously transmitting Paradox Pokemon to the modern era."
AI Turo said in a deep voice.
"But even if we are just AIs, we understand that allowing Paradox Pokemon to appear in the outside world and wantonly destroy Paldea's rich ecosystem as it is now, such a tragedy... is not reasonable."
"So Mammon, we want to ask you for a favor."
AI Sada looked at Mammon, who had been silent.
"Do you need my help to shut down the time machine?" Mammon asked.
"Exactly. We have temporarily controlled the situation using the barriers spread throughout Area Zero to prevent Paradox Pokemon from leaving here."
"But this is only a temporary measure. One day, the ever-increasing number of Paradox Pokemon will break through the barriers and go to the outside world... By then, things will truly be too terrible."
"Therefore, to prevent this from happening, Mammon, we want to ask you to defeat us and shut down the time machine!"
AI Turo said gravely to Mammon.
Why do they need to be defeated to shut down the time machine?
Arven and the others silently wondered, but perhaps... it was for the reason they mentioned, that they are, after all, AIs controlled by pre-set programs...
"I understand. What do I need to do?" Mammon nodded silently, not refusing.
"Please follow me."
Seeing Mammon agree, AI Sada and AI Turo exchanged glances, and the smiles on their faces seemed to hold a bit more ease and relief.
Then AI Sada led the way, walking towards the elevator inside.
Mammon and the others naturally followed. The elevator descended continuously.
A moment later, the elevator reached the bottom, and the doors opened, revealing a vast new space before everyone.
Wow~!
Looking at the dazzling environment before her, Iono's mouth unconsciously formed an O-shape.
Because this space was truly too fantastical and magnificent.
What met their eyes were pieces of gorgeous crystals, like jewels, incredibly splendid and captivating.
And directly in front was a control panel, with a huge, technologically advanced machine directly above it.
Is that the time machine? It's really too big.
"Look, this is... the time machine created using the power of Tera."
AI Sada and AI Turo walked to the control panel and spoke to Mammon and the others.
"To shut down the time machine, you need to use the scarlet book and violet book, which contain the professor's ID."
"It's just like the professor to put the final key in the books he loved since childhood."
Hearing the two AIs' words, Arven was stunned.
He then silently took out the scarlet and violet books from his backpack and handed them to Mammon.
"As long as you place the books on the pedestal, you can shut down the time machine. However, this will create a problem."
AI Sada sighed, her hands in the pockets of her lab coat, slowly turning to face Mammon and the others.
"Once you try to stop the machine, we will attack you."
AI Turo stood beside AI Sada.
"As AIs, our will will be hijacked by the program, and then we will degenerate into battle robots that only want to defeat enemies."
"After analyzing the battles of all the Champions in the region, we, who were created, are invincible AIs."
"But we believe that with your power, Mammon, you can defeat us, right?"
AI Turo gazed at Mammon, his eyes filled with anticipation.
"I've already guessed. Then let's begin."
Mammon chuckled lightly, as AI Sada and AI Turo's intentions were already quite clear.
"Heh~ As expected of the Team Rockets' leader, the strongest person in the modern era according to the database."
AI Sada showed a faint smile.
"Then if you're ready, place the two books on the pedestal."
Mammon said nothing, simply stepped forward and placed the scarlet and violet books on it.
And the moment the two books were placed, the pupils of AI Sada and AI Turo's eyes instantly changed to blue, and they spoke in mechanical voices.
"Sada (Futo) personal ID, connection confirmed, shutting down time machine."
"Preparing... preparing... interrupting connection."
"Emergency shutdown interrupted, time machine restarted."
The mechanical voice paused, and AI Sada and AI Turo looked at Mammon.
Rumble~!
The entire underground space began to shake violently. The ground centered around the pedestal started to rise high.
The light in the eyes of AI Sada and AI Turo gradually extinguished. They slowly squatted down and bowed their heads, only their increasingly faint words audible.
"Please, Mammon."
[Time Machine: AI Sada. AI Turo switching to sleep mode, activating battle program!]
The mechanical roar of the time machine reverberated throughout the entire space.
"Please, you must defeat me, and let my dream..."
Their synchronized words abruptly ceased.
The next moment, AI Sada and AI Turo, standing on the high platform, simultaneously raised their heads, their eyes completely turned blue, their indifferent gaze cold and merciless as they looked down at Mammon and the others on the ground.
"Whoever meddles with my affairs... I will ask them to withdraw!"
Their emotionless words, hijacked by the system, suffered from distortion and stuttering.
But the meaning was extremely clear.
AI Sada and AI Turo stood up and simultaneously extended their right arms. From the time machine above, two Ultra Balls fell, landing precisely in the hands of the two AIs.
The Ultra Balls opened, and the powerfully breathing Slither Wing and Iron Moth appeared opposite Mammon and the others.
AI Sada and AI Turo have come to challenge!
"Are they already controlled by the system?"
Selene looked at the two imposing AIs, eager to fight.
"Mammon, do you need help? It looks like they're planning a two-on-one!"
"What help? You all are supposed to fight the first phase. These two opponents are quite rare."
Mammon took out two Poké Balls and stepped back. He clearly knew that this was only the first phase of the boss battle.
AI Sada and AI Turo's true strength wasn't in these ordinary Paradox Pokemon.
But in those two legendary Paradise Guardians!
Moreover, AI Sada and AI Turo had underestimated Professor Sada and Professor Futo.
In reality, the two AIs genuinely wanted to shut down the time machine, so they actually had no intention of using Koraidon and Miraidon.
However, things did not go as planned. The professors had already anticipated this possibility, and they had prepared a [Paradise Defense Program] that even the AIs were unaware of beforehand.
But the problem wasn't actually that big.
Ultimately, they were just two legendary dragons; Mammon wasn't worried.
As for this first phase of the boss battle, it was perfect for Selene and the others to get some practice.
"Selene, Caitlin, Platinum, the three of you go and defeat those two."
Mammon waved his hand, signaling his girlfriends to attack.