Chapter 79: Chapter 79: The Pokemon League/Alliance
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When discussing the strongest force in today's Pokémon world, without a doubt, it's the Pokémon League/Alliance (same thing), a colossal entity spanning multiple continents. The current order of the Pokémon world is maintained and shaped by this powerful organization.
To elaborate (custom lore), the Pokémon League is actually a massive coalition formed by many factions. The primary purpose of this powerhouse was to end the long-standing wars in the Pokémon world and preserve the hard-won peace.
As for the exact date of the Pokémon League's founding and its original founders, these details are lost to time. However, one thing is certain: with the League's rise and growth, wars in the Pokémon world gradually ceased. The chaotic era, where different regions were ruled by various factions, came to an end, and the Pokémon world finally entered a peaceful era of rapid human civilization development.
(Note: Long ago, the Pokémon world indeed had many nations that waged war for their own interests. The history of Kalos explicitly states that the immortal King AZ ended the war and created a superweapon capable of destroying the world.)
Today, the Pokémon League has established its influence over regions such as Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and even the distant Alola. In the face of the League's overwhelming power, the local forces in these regions had no choice but to submit, and for survival, they had to become vassals and merge into the Pokémon League.
However, the Pokémon League is, after all, a vast coalition. Its control over each region is limited. Currently, the League has the strongest control over Kanto and Johto, where its headquarters is located atop Mount Silver, which connects the two continents.
In other regions, the League's control is somewhat weaker. Of course, this "weaker" control doesn't mean the League has lost power in these areas. It simply means there is more compromise with local forces, allowing these regions to retain their unique local characteristics.
With the arrival of long-awaited peace, the Pokémon world has entered an era ruled by the Pokémon League. Like any ruling power, the League inevitably adopts specific governance measures to strengthen its control.
A powerful force is both a means of maintaining rule and a potential threat. And in the Pokémon world, the strongest force is, of course, Pokémon, with Trainers being those who command this power.
How to effectively manage this force became the central question for the rulers. Ultimately, the Pokémon League made a very wise decision.
Instead of cutting off the right of the lower classes to access this power, the Pokémon League opened up the Trainer profession to everyone, giving even the common people a chance to rise in social status. This decision greatly contributed to societal stability.
Of course, the Pokémon League merely provided the opportunity for the common people to climb upward. To truly rise, one had to abide by the rules the League had set.
The Pokémon League's members are numerous and generally divided into two categories: non-core members and core members.
Non-core members are those registered in the League, who have been observed and tested by the organization—this group consists of ordinary civilian Trainers with clean backgrounds.
In contrast, the core members are the true members of the Alliance, enjoying the various benefits it provides. One example of these benefits is the discounted treatments at Pokémon Centers.
Generally speaking, core members of the Pokémon League are selected from the elite among non-core members. These elites have already made significant contributions to the League before becoming core members, and their strength is among the best within the non-core ranks. Their contribution and abilities help them stand out.
Additionally, those born into families where at least one parent is a core League member are considered core members-in-training. Among them, new Trainers who receive one of the starter Pokémon and a Pokédex automatically become core members of the League once they are granted their Pokédex.
As for Sato, he is currently a registered League Trainer but is only at the basic level—he hasn't yet passed the League's tests and observations, so he isn't even a non-core member. Therefore, he has to pay the high medical fees for using the services at the Pokémon Center.
In fact, if Sato didn't meet the minimum requirement of being a "registered League Trainer," the Pokémon Center could have refused to provide treatment at all.
Why do so many civilian Trainers fight so hard to join the League? It's simple. The Pokémon League controls the best resources in the world and leads the way in Pokémon research and development.
Imagine this: even Team Rocket, a shadowy criminal organization, has access to vast resources. So, how much more would the Pokémon League, a force dozens of times more powerful than Team Rocket, control in terms of resources?
It's not hard to imagine that becoming a core League member could drastically change your fate. Your journey as a Trainer would go much further, and your future generations would live better lives because of you.
Moreover, after the efforts of several generations, the Pokémon League has become the legitimate ruler in the eyes of humanity. Almost all new generations have grown up under the League's influence and education. To them, contributing to the League is a source of immense pride.
Of course, while the world has its beauty, it also has its harsh realities. Among the countless civilian Trainers, only a few will ever succeed in changing their fate. The majority will end up disappointed.
After about ten minutes of waiting, Sato finally retrieved his four Pokémon. Alongside Growlithe, who had been reluctant to stay in its PokéBall and eagerly jumped out, he climbed the stairs and headed to the public cafeteria on the third floor.
It was already past 6 p.m.—dinnertime.
"Just a little longer, and you'll get to eat. You'll get to try some new food tonight; it's way better than that roasted wild deer meat," Sato said with a smile, patting Growlithe on the head.
"Woof! Woof! Woof!" Growlithe's eyes lit up at the mention of new food, and it responded excitedly, walking closely by Sato's side.
As for the many Trainers who don't succeed, most eventually give up and accept their predetermined fate. Only a small few continue down the Trainer's path, pushing forward without regret.
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