Pokémon Sword Walkthrough Part 28 (No Commentary) A Side Quest!?

The journey is over. We are now the Champion...yet, what's this voice in my head to go back Slumbering Weald? And why is Hop with this sad atmosphere (We all know why), and who are these weirdos who claimed to be royalty?! Can't tell, but something tells me there's a small threat coming...