>>55442430Yeah but it happens a lot in Pokemon anyway.
He's Cynthia's ancestor and that's what she does in the Gen 4 games, show up, talk about history.
Same thing here, he shows up, talks about the whole "Sinnoh" stuff and wondering similar things as you.
Even when the Red Sky happens, he's the one who helps you after you get kicked out.
Post-game is when his insistence on continuing can be questionable, with Cogita's comments on why he's like this.
It's not until he smiles at the destroyed Giratina Statue that it becomes clear.