Following behind Virizion, Yuga couldn't resist his curiosity and asked, "In this underground world, who has the authority, you or Landorus?"
Virizion stopped in his tracks, looking surprised, and replied, "You've seen Landorus?"
Yuga nodded, "I caught a glimpse from afar."
Virizion turned to continue walking, saying, "This place was created by Landorus. I'm just a resident here, and we are good friends."
That makes sense! Yuga nodded in understanding. Without Landorus's special abilities, this vast underground world wouldn't be able to thrive.
"But this place has already been discovered by us humans," Yuga spoke up again.
"I know," Virizion replied calmly, showing no signs of concern.
"Aren't you worried?" Yuga asked, curious.
Yuga's question earned him a scornful look from Summer Sawsbuck. "You ignorant human, do you know who you're talking to? This is Virizion!"
Virizion replied, "The people guarding the outside are from your League, right?"
Yuga was surprised, "You know about that?"
Virizion nodded. Yuga asked, "Is there a connection between the League and your concerns?"
Virizion thought for a moment and explained, "There are things you don't know. Legendary Pokémon like us have agreements with your League. Humans won't encroach on our territory, and once they realize that this is Landorus's domain, they'll retreat. Your League not only refrains from encroaching here but also helps to keep the existence of this place hidden."
Yuga was astonished by this revelation. He hadn't realized how powerful and influential the League was. The world was far more complex than he had imagined.
"Does the League have agreements with all Legendary Pokémon?" Yuga asked with curiosity.
Virizion clarified, "Not all Legendary Pokémon participate in such agreements. Some Legendary Pokémon, those who rarely appear or are unfriendly to humans, don't engage in these agreements. For example, Pokémon like Kyurem aren't part of such agreements."
Yuga nodded, gaining insight into this world's intricacies.
Virizion continued, "In recent times, Legendary Pokémon like us have rarely shown themselves, and even the League doesn't know where we've gone. This place has been Landorus's hidden residence for a very long time."
Yuga asked, "Aren't you concerned that humans might break this agreement?"
Being a human himself, Yuga was well aware of humanity's flaws, particularly their greed.
Virizion replied, "The agreement is not with humans but with your League. We understand this distinction clearly. The League doesn't represent all humans. On the matter of the agreement, your League has done well over the centuries, never breaking our agreements."
Yuga was now puzzled. Should he report his encounter with Virizion and Landorus to the League when he returns?
Following Virizion's lead, Yuga journeyed through layers of forest. Along the way, he encountered numerous Pokémon, but upon seeing Virizion, they all kept their distance.
When Yuga finally arrived at their destination with Virizion, the environment had undergone a significant change. The plants here were entirely different from before, resembling modern-day forests.
"I planted these plants later. I prefer this environment," Virizion explained to Yuga.
It all makes sense now! Yuga nodded in understanding.
Back in its territory, Sawsbuck began to joyfully frolic around, and soon, many Sawsbuck and Deerling emerged from the forest.
The three leading Sawsbuck took Yuga by surprise, as they represented Sawsbuck's other three seasonal forms, alongside Summer Sawsbuck. With Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, Sawsbuck now had all four of its forms together.
"Their names are Spring, Autumn, and Winter," Virizion introduced the leading three Sawsbuck.
"Their appearances..."
Yuga originally thought that Summer's name had little to do with its appearance, but he didn't expect that it was really named after its summer form.
Virizion shook his head and said, "I can't tell you that."
Understanding, Yuga nodded and used his Insight skill to examine the three Sawsbuck.
The Spring-form Sawsbuck was a Elite level Pokémon, the Autumn-form was at the peak of Elite level, and the Winter-form was a Champion level Pokémon. Combined with the Summer Sawsbuck, these four Sawsbuck were a formidable team, rivaling Landorus's four Carracosta.
The only difference was that the Sawsbuck and Deerling population wasn't as extensive as that of Carracosta and Tirtouga's under Landorus's command.
Upon seeing their companions, Summer Sawsbuck immediately ran happily to them, and Spring, Autumn, and Winter displayed expressions of surprise.
It was a heartwarming reunion.
The four Sawsbuck, all Elite level or above in strength, gathered affectionately, showing a close bond, especially between Summer and Autumn.
"Autumn is Summer's mate," Virizion explained.
Yuga was very, very surprised by this revelation. While he had noticed that Summer and Autumn were male and female, he hadn't realized they were a couple.
Fortunately, he hadn't insisted on keeping Summer. As the saying goes, it's better to destroy ten temples than break one marriage. It would have been a great injustice if he had caused this couple to be separated.
"As compensation for reclaiming Summer, you can choose one Pokémon from the Sawsbuck population to be your companion," Virizion said to Yuga as he watched Summer and Autumn being affectionate.
Virizion had no objections to Pokémon being captured by humans. It understood the relationship between human trainers and their Pokémon. Pokémon in the hands of trainers often lived better lives and became stronger.
The Pokémon League promoted and upheld the philosophy of harmonious coexistence between humans and Pokémon, and Legendary Pokémon didn't oppose or prevent humans from capturing Pokémon; this was one of the most important agreements between the League and Legendary Pokémon.
If it weren't for the fact that Summer was his valuable assistant, Virizion wouldn't have insisted on having Summer return.
Yuga turned his gaze towards the entire Sawsbuck Deerling population.
Although their population wasn't as vast as Carracosta and Tirtouga's under Landorus's command, it was still a large group, with Pokémon densely spread out as far as the eye could see.
Yuga wondered if Virizion was trying to trick him. Not only was Summer a Elite level Pokémon, but it also had a blue potential. To choose a Pokémon with equal or greater value than Summer, Yuga would need a Pokémon with at least an indigo potential, which was incredibly rare.
In this underground world, besides the Champion-level Carracosta, Yuga hadn't seen a second Pokémon, even the Champion level Winter Sawsbuck just a Pokémon with blue potential.