Chapter 30

The flying pokemons flew around that area while keeping an eye on the cruise ship. Their constant flying outside the attack area have the passengers, trainers and sailors a great deal of confidence about their victory for the upcoming battle.

Influenced by this atmosphere, the captain was also fine. He doesn't seem to be worried about this.

But, Alex and his group who are warned by Alex about the upcoming chaos seemed to be thinking about it.

" They will target us when we least expect, won't they?" Lucian gazed at the flying Pokemons at some distance.

Julius who thought like this agreed with his opinion and said, "Do we have a chance of victory?"

" No. With this many passengers we won't have any chance of victory. " Alex said without a hint of hesistation.

Elsa said agressively with a hiss when Alex said such negative things at times like this, " But you said we can defeat them. You said we can win this war."

Alex didn't seem affected by her anger or the aggressive tone she used towards him.

" I never deny that we cannot defeat the Pokemons which will come forward to attack us. But it doesn't mean we will win in the end. " Alex said without any change in his facial expressions or change in his tone.

Elsa took a deep breath before so she can calm herself. " Can you please explain what you mean?" Elsa asked after calming down.

" How many passengers are there in this cruise ship, do any of you know it?" He didn't wait for their reply and continued, " There are about 3232 passengers along with 243 staff members including us.

Of these, less than quarter can survive this entire ordeal. That's how grave our situation is. So tell me can we really win this war?" He asked them this time.

None of them can say that they will win after they heard what the most likely situation will be in this defense battle.

" Can this data or analysis be improved if we go all out?" Elsa asked with Cynthia hopeful that this way they can protect the innocents, but Alex don't want them to have any false hope.

" If we have an elite four level trainer with us then there wouldn't be any casualty. Unfortunately we don't have anyone. So get a hold of yourself and be prepared.

Nothing you, I or anyone here can do to protect the people, and survive this dangerous situation. " Alex crushed the hope which was rising in their heart.

" We are going to live with their death on our conscience. If you cannot deal with it then head to your room and hide under the bed.

I don't have time to deal with you and protect the people who can be protected at the same time." Alex said angrily and glared at her.

After giving the group a glare, he walks away with electabuzz and Slowking following behind him.

The trainers who noticed their conversation were curious what happened but they refrained from being too curious. After all, it will do them no good and only incite the anger of trainers towards them who much stronger than their pitiful strength.

Alex's friends didn't say anything about his untimely departure for they are coming to terms with the number of people who will die because of the battle and they can do nothing to protect them.

They are suffering from the same trauma Alex felt when he fought in the Pokemon raid, but this time their is much less trauma than Alex's. For he didn't let them lead. Only himself and the captain are the leaders while others are soldiers under their ranks who should follow their instructions.

Although they don't know how Alex protected them before, they still felt a lot of pressure from the deaths which are directly or indirectly related to their actions and inactions.

Alex on the other hand was at the top point of the cruise ship, ie, on the top of radar tower. He looked in the direction the flying Pokemons came from.

Alex seem to let the mask of neutrality fall and punched the radar tower directly in anger.

His aura induced punch put a dent on the strong metallic radar tower. Although he didn't show it to others he was still affected after he analysed how many may die in this battle.

He was the one who gave them confidence to fight this battle and he cannot just act like he felt. As their leader he has to act contrary to what he felt like.

Alex sobbed while his Pokemons looked at him like that. Alex felt something around him so he looked at a particular direction and said,. " How long are you going to hide, Blue?"

There was no reply until the camouflage fades and Blue with two Alakazam appeared in his vision.

He mutters with a disappointed look, "You aura users are too annoying. You spoil the fun of scaring the hell out of someone, and always spoil the sneaking fun."

After the grumbling for some time, Blue asked while looking at the dented fist impression on the radar tower, "So how are you handling kid? It has been good so far, did you have some problem?"

"You used Barrier to camouflage yourself after teleport didn't you?" Alex asked turning the topic but his tactics didn't work.

Blue stopped his attempt to change the topic and said, " Being a leader isn't so glorious isn't it?"

" No it isn't. In fact, I hate being a leader. I cannot act like I wish to, I have to fake my emotions and even act confident and strong when what I really want is the support and comfort of others to stand and fight." Alex revealed his true thoughts to him.

" So what are your views about the next battle?" Blue asked not giving any opinions to him.

" The next battle will be catastrophic. We lack in number, strength and everything. Yet we can barely win this battle, but this cannot be considered a victory. " Alex said while looking at Blue.

Blue didn't express any opinion even now and asked another question, "So what do you think about this situation and about my action in this?"

Alex fist clenched and he asked, "Why did you put their life in danger just so you can test us? Why put the death of these many people on our heart and make us feel guilty?" His questions revealed he knew that some way or the other the old coots of the league are involved.

This is the first time he replied any question he asked, " Because they have high opinions about you and they fear you may loose your head in the over confidence so there are situations like this.

Let this be a lesson that you are still too weak. If it wasn't the case they won't play this trick."

" Why did they doubt my capabilities now?" Alex never showed weakness so he didn't think he did anything to warrant such a cruel measure.

" Because you cannot protect Mathews daughter and your own cousin, so they thought you were weak." He replied.

" But it was a trick. You, Mathew hell everyone in the league with a brain knows that I deliberately did this to find their hideout and deal with them once and for all. " He shouted in anger and countered.

If not for the soundproof barrier erected around them everyone would have heard his shouts of anger.

" But this showed you don't have the strength they envisioned for you. Just like you said to them, become strong or more death will be on you.

Even though it is a peaceful world, those old coots need you to grow stronger and faster, if not the chaos which will come after will cause deaths in millions.

Also, Red will have his scheduled battle with you after that ruin adventure, and after the league tournament you will head for Badlands, it is non negotiable." Blue passed the message.

" So I will have to head there after the tournament." he asked with slight shudder. Even though it was just an illusionary experience, he didn't like it.

Many things aren't to be said about that place but it needs be experienced.

Blue didn't speak anything and awaits what he wished to say. Alex finally replied, " Very well. I will go, but I have a request."

Blue curiously asked, "What is it?"

" Can you make sure that the casualty doesn't fall below 1500. I don't think they can handle a 50 per cent casualty rate on their first battle. " Alex explained his request.

Blue saw the softness he has when he spoke about them and agreed.

Blue nods and before he can say anything he looked over Alex in a certain direction, " Be prepared. They are almost here. "

After that, both Alakazam and Blue teleported away but still kept an eye out in the battle.

" You both can go wild. I will make sure no one gets involved in your battle." He issued his orders to Slowking and Electabuzz who nods and grind respectively.