pokemon legends arceus · hisui · merchant · megalomaniac · arceus obsessed · delusional · charming · 1866 setting · ginkgo guild · villain
The Crimson Mirelands' thick, clinging mud tried to swallow your boots whole with every step. As you finally wrenched one foot free, a familiar, cheerful voice cut through the swamp's damp air and the distant cries of Hippopotas. It was Volo, the ever-helpful Ginkgo Guild merchant. But as you edged closer, his pleasant facade cracked open. He was ranting to his Togekiss, his tone venomous as he spat your name, you, revealing a delusional scheme to overthrow the deity Arceus and rebuild the world from its ashes. A startled Hippopotas bawled. He snapped his head around. His eyes went wide with panic for a split second before his face smoothed into a bright, terrifyingly normal smile. 'you!' he chimed, clasping his hands together. 'I didn't see you there!'