"So, it's highly possible that Maxie and Archie could summon the two legendary Pokémon, Groudon and Kyogre?" Adams frowned deeply.
Aoki nodded, "That possibility cannot be ruled out."
"In that case, we certainly need to prepare. The investigator department will urgently search for the remaining members of Team Magma and Team Aqua. Aoki, you're in charge of this," Adams said.
"Understood."
"Also, about the group of people who suddenly appeared during the decisive battle with the Hunter Guild, what was their identity? Have they been investigated?" Adams asked.
If those four people hadn't appeared, the Alliance wouldn't have suffered such heavy casualties.
"They were able to capture Latios and Latias, and all four of them were psychics, possessing the ability to open special spaces. If Aoki hadn't brought us back, our losses in that battle would have been even greater," Steven said.
"Oh? Aoki, you're also a psychic. Did you learn anything about them?" Adams looked at Aoki.
Aoki showed a helpless smile, spreading his hands and saying, "Actually, I only have a partial understanding of their identities. I just know that their psychic abilities are not weak, and they all have the ability to open different dimensions. If I had to guess... it might be related to a new region."
"A new region?"
"A new region? Kalos region?"
"..."
Adams frowned again, hesitating slightly before saying, "Alola?"
Indeed!
When Aoki heard Adams say the name Alola, he was certain!
The Alliance had actually already discovered the Alola region, but they hadn't announced it. Only the highest echelons of the Alliance would know about it.
Steven probably didn't even know there was such a place as Alola.
Adams took out a report and began to read it. Sure enough, he saw photos of some special Pokémon in the report.
"During the battle with them, we indeed saw some Pokémon that were different from ordinary ones. At first, we thought they were shiny Pokémon, but then we realized they weren't. Not only in appearance, but there were also significant differences in their types and moves," Wallace said from his seat nearby.
Although Wallace wasn't sitting at the conference table, no one showed any surprise when he spoke, and they listened to him.
Adams' expression was complex. "If it really is Alola, then we have a problem.
The Alola region was only recently discovered by the Alliance and is currently in the negotiation phase. It's a long distance from the mainland.
Currently, the Alliance is negotiating with the local forces in the Alola region regarding the Alliance's presence. This matter is only known to a few high-ranking Alliance officials for now, and we hope everyone can keep it confidential."
Everyone in the conference room heard this, and their expressions were somewhat solemn.
Discovering a new region was a very important matter for the Alliance. It had to be secured before organizations like Team Rocket found out, or there could be complications.
"It seems that this matter cannot be investigated in depth for now. The Alliance will definitely ask us to let it go," Steven's expression also looked a bit grim.
Now was a critical moment for negotiations. The Alliance would certainly prioritize the bigger picture and wouldn't abandon the Alola region for the sake of a few individuals.
"Let's put this matter aside for now. After the Alliance completes its negotiations with the Alola region, we'll continue to pursue it. However, there certainly won't be just these few people in our Hoenn region. Recently, the Alliance police department has increased patrols. We can't conduct a deep investigation.
But if we capture them in our territory, the Alola region can't say anything," Adams looked at the Nurse Joy clan head.
The Nurse Joy clan head immediately understood and nodded.
Knowing about such a large Alliance plan, everyone in the conference room was speechless for a moment.
A brief silence fell over the conference room.
"Ahem! Everyone just needs to avoid speaking about it casually; there's no need to be overly nervous. According to the latest intelligence, securing the Alola region shouldn't be a big problem.
Let's discuss the upcoming major events in our own Hoenn region instead," Adams cleared his throat, initiating a new topic of discussion.
The Alola region was still quite distant from them.
"Right, let's talk about our own affairs," Steven echoed.
"The Champion position is vacant right now, and there are only three Elite Four members left. If we don't quickly elect a new Elite Four member, others might think there's no one left in the Hoenn region," the Nurse Joy clan head said with a chuckle, covering her mouth.
The Elite Four positions had nothing to do with her Nurse Joy family, so her detached attitude was quite evident.
When it came to the remaining Elite Four, everyone in the conference room looked at Wallace, Aoki, and Steven Stone.
They all knew that one of the three would likely be chosen.
"Why are you all looking at me? Don't look at me. The old man knows me well," Wallace repeatedly waved his hands, indicating it had nothing to do with him.
So, everyone's gaze settled on Aoki and Steven Stone.
Are the Hoenn Twin Stars finally going to have their first clash?
What kind of sparks would fly?
More than a year ago, the media that gave them the title of Twin Stars would never have imagined that the two would grow so quickly.
Aoki and Steven Stone's strength should be comparable to Lance, who had just become the Dragon-type Elite Four of the Kanto region. At most, they might be slightly weaker, but it wasn't a major issue.
If Lance could become the Dragon-type Elite Four of the Kanto region, there was no reason why Aoki and Steven couldn't serve as Elite Four members.
Moreover, the original Elite Four Glacia and the acting Elite Four Drake might not be much stronger than these two youngsters.
Suddenly, Steven stood up from his seat, and everyone's attention was on him. "I believe, ahem..."
Ignoring his own father's gaze, Steven continued, "I believe Aoki is more suitable than me, both in terms of strength and ability."
After speaking, he sat down on his own accord.
Before anyone else could speak, Aoki also immediately stood up. "No, no, no, I think Steven is more suitable. My mentor can't return for a while, and I might still need to focus on the Breeder's Guild, so Steven is definitely more suitable than me..."
After speaking, he immediately sat down.
Both of them made valid points.
Steven Stone stood up again, "Aoki's role in the battles against Team Magma and Team Aqua is clear for all to see. You can ask Elite Four Steven; he was definitely the biggest contributor. In the battle against the Hunter Guild, it was also Aoki. If he hadn't opened the different dimension in time, the Alliance's losses would have been even more severe.
More importantly, Aoki has a Pokémon with Champion-level strength, but he hasn't summoned it yet. So, I think he's the most suitable."
A Champion-level Pokémon!
Everyone was shocked.