Chapter 267 - 4 August

Unlike the others who are shocked by this revelation, August just brush his brush while arched his eyebrows when Alex revealed his past identity to them.

August replied plainly without any fluctuations in his tone," It seems there are still some people who remembered the old man. Indeed I am the former Kanto elite Four but it was decades ago. Now, I am only an old man who lives in his home Town."

He was similar to an amiable old man and no one could regard him to a powerful Ex Elite four member.

This was the view of most people but not Alex.

When Alex was still in the recovery stage before his siblings, Alan and Helen's birth, Professor Oak often visited Alex and talked with him.

Sometimes Blue or Red would join him.

All these people would often tell him stories about their past adventures, and the difficult battles they had in the past.

One such story that Professor oak told Alex was about the time when he was but a boy as old as Alex himself and travelled the world.

The world at that time wasn't as peaceful or as close to calm as it can be at that time. That time the Pokemon league has suffered much tribulations in the form of riots, different organization declaring sovereignty over a place or some city or part of region announcing their independence.

That time before Professor oak rose to strength was one of complete chaos and disorder. There was no semblance of order and calm. That was a true anarchy at places out of league control.

The strong managed the world. And these strong weren't any stronger than current Alex but only stronger than most.

One can say every ten town was ruled autonomous by an advanced trainer and every town by an intermediate one.

Anyone who objects or try to rebel would suffer fate worse than death. After all, if ones family is killed slowly and painfully in front of him and he cannot do anything to protect them, he would be in hell.

The only Regions which still held strong and in control of the Pokemon league authority at that time was Kanto, Johto and Hoenn.

Hoenn was in peace because the president of the Pokemon league was a Hoenn resident and he managed to calm his home region with his special strength.

He and his togekiss managed to calm down the entire eastern part of the Kanto by their presence in that area.

The fact that communication wasn't as developed as it is now. And it wasn't just togekiss nature and spreading happiness which helped maintain order.

His iron fist fell on the land. Anyone who challenged the majesty of the league suffered and they were reminded by August that any rebellion would be death.

After calming the area, he was dispatched to there regions to regain control of the lost territory. Many died under his arms.

Professor Oak also fought him and defeated him to get the champion post.

In the words of professor oak, noone in the league was more loyal to the Pokemon league and noone was more ruthless than August to ensure his objective is reached.

The world at that time was much cruel than the current yet he was the most ruthless of them all states just how dangerous he really was.

As for why professor Oak revealed such cruel aspects of the past to Alex, he has faced a raid and saw what the aftermath was even after he secured a victory. So he thought maybe the past will help him recover quickly.

Seeing that August hoped he will reply how he knows about him, Alex swiftly answered, seemingly gazed by his last reputation," I am a student of Professor Samuel Oak. He mentioned about his past encounter of you and showed a photo of yours when you were younger to me.

I didn't find the semblance until you told me who you are. "

When Alex mentioned Samuel's name , August eyes sparkled.

" Oh you are Samuel's student, Alex was it. I did hear words about a monster showing his fangs in Kanto. To think I would meet you here and now it is interesting.

I thought those rumours about you would be just an exaggeration, but it seems they are false in the end." August said with mirth in his eyes.

Elsa although knew that the older man was an elite four didn't know the horror he possessed and said rudely," False? What do you mean by that? Let me tell you he is just as strong as the rumors say he is."

August chuckled and said laughing,"As strong as rumours. Young lady you shouldn't believe every rumour you hear. Sometimes truth is completely different." He said in a way similar to an old grandfather teaching his grandchildren.

" So what do you think? That he is weak?" Aurea challenge him glaring at the older man with Elsa.

The other members of the group such as Bill, Elesa and Skyla joined them . The previous awe they had for the older man seem to fade away as soon as they felt he was undermining their friend.

Julius on.tge other hand was rigid. All his senses tell him that the older man was danger, yet he cannot act to warn Elsa or may anger the one in front. He can only stand guard and act when needed to protect his highness Elsa. He thought to himself.

Although Julius has also become a 'friend' to Alex. It isn't deep enough to challenge someone who can destroy him for Alex.

August seem to be amused by their reactions. He was happy to see the bond between these friends and then he revealed what he really meant," I never said young Alex is weaker than the rumours."

" Then what do you mean, you old coot?" Bill said very rudely.

" I meant that Alex is stronger than those rumours. To think you are already this strong, I can see there will soon be another monster in Kanto who will always ride over others.

And with you being Samuel's student I don't have to fear about you going rogue or being detrimental to the League in the future. " August said happily.

Their eyes widened on hearing this, for the strength that Alex showed along with the rumoured one is already enchanting and to know he is even stronger is frightening to say the least.

Elsa asked curious knowing Alex won't reveal his strength so turns to former elite four August," So just how strong is Alex?"

He run his eyes through the pokemons around Alex including the one in the shadows," From the Pokemons Alex have I can say he is already a Master trainer. To reach this level, he is really brilliant, even more so than Samuel was at his age. " He was delighted to have such a strong successor for Kanto.

The group believed Alex was only an advanced trainer at most but learning he is a master train shocked them. And, it would be even more shocking to them if they know at what criteria August judged them.

At the times of August, the hierarchy of the trainer was much stricter than it is now. With his experience and vision, August can see that Gengar is at least elite level while Espeon is peak advanced.

He can also noticed that how much control the two have over their powers making them much stronger than pokemon at similar level.

He turns to Alex and asked," So you wish to catch a Togepi of your own,Alex. "

Alex nods a d replied truthfully knowing any lie to the older experienced man would be detrimental to him.

August simply nods his head back and finally said after some thought,"You lot follow me, to gain access to the information regarding Togepi you must pass a certain test.

There are some people who arrived before you. They also wish to know more about Togepi. I might let you both take the test together, it will save time. " After that August walks off with them looking at each other as to what to do and then they follows him.