Aoki could understand the Aqua Team's deployment, after all, Archie's energy crystal was still in his hands.
But the Magma Team's appearance surprised Aoki, because Maxie's energy crystal had fallen into his hands a long time ago.
Originally, Aoki had planned to use it on Tyranitar, but due to a series of events and the inability to determine what effect it would have on Tyranitar, Aoki temporarily hid it in the deepest part of his storage space, intending to try using it on Tyranitar after everything had settled down.
Maxie shouldn't know exactly how to act in a short time.
"Either the Blue Orb and Red Orb are already eroding their consciousness," Aoki immediately thought of this reason.
The Blue Orb and Red Orb are two treasures that Kyogre and Groudon cast into the Hoenn region when they fell into slumber. Aoki suspected that these two stones might contain a part of the two ancient Pokémon's consciousness, capable of subtly influencing people's minds.
Perhaps at the beginning, when Kyogre and Groudon had just awakened, their strength had not recovered much, and their self-awareness was still chaotic, they could be controlled by the two Orbs.
But over time, it would definitely reverse, and those who held the Orbs would eventually be consumed by them.
However, although the Magma Team and Aqua Team deployed together, they were not in the same place this time.
The Aqua Team appeared on an island at sea, while the Magma Team delved into the deep mountains and old forests of the Hoenn region.
Upon receiving the intelligence, Adams immediately dispatched Phoebe and Sidney, who were just about to start their work, to search for traces of the Magma Team.
At that time, Drake and Aoki were in the Dragon's Den and couldn't be contacted, which was why Adams was anxious.
Now, Drake had already flown towards the island where the Magma Team was located according to the intelligence, and Aoki, after leaving the Dragon's Den, also immediately reported to the League and Drake.
Finally, under Adams's coordination, Drake and Aoki went to the island at sea, striving to stabilize the Aqua Team, while the Magma Team was left to Phoebe and Sidney, as well as the arriving Chief Jenny and Steven's uncle.
On Drake and Aoki's side, Adams had already dispatched reinforcements who were on their way.
However, it was fortunate that the Dragon's Den was originally at sea, and with Drake's strongest Salamence's speed, he had already arrived at the island where the Aqua Team appeared in the first instance, calming down the residents on the island.
Although it was highly probable that the Aqua Team had already left the island, it still caused panic among the island's residents.
Unable to know the exact location of the Aqua Team, and coupled with the fact that his departure might throw the island's residents into chaos, Drake dared not leave casually and waited on the island for Aoki's arrival.
The only thing to be thankful for was that the Aqua Team had not reappeared yet, indicating that their goal had not been achieved.
As for the weather at this time, it might have sensed what was about to happen, so it changed first.
Aoki only released Salamence from its Mega Evolution state when he was about to approach the island where Drake was.
He flew straight towards the island.
Upon receiving Aoki's message, Drake knew that Aoki was arriving soon, so he had already sent people to greet him at a prominent spot on the island.
At the League police station on the island, Officer Jenny, with a few League police officers, stood in the village square wearing raincoats and waving their flashing light batons, signaling Aoki to land there.
Splat—
Salamence glided and landed quickly and steadily on the ground.
The strong wind it brought blew the raincoats of several staff members wildly.
Aoki jumped directly from Salamence's back, landing in front of Officer Jenny.
"Elite Aoki!" Officer Jenny saluted Aoki, neither humble nor arrogant, showcasing the professionalism of the Jenny family, while the League police officers behind her were not as calm as her.
"Elite Aoki!"
"Elite Aoki!"
Although not perfectly synchronized, their excited hearts could still be felt.
On such a remote island in the Hoenn region, being able to see two Elite Four members in one day was like seeing their idols for them, so it was no wonder they were so excited.
Especially for Aoki, who rose from commoner status, he was simply an idol for all the weak and disadvantaged.
Aoki nodded, then with a wave of his hand, a Psychic barrier enveloped everyone, preventing them from getting wet from the rain.
Then he recalled Salamence and, led by Officer Jenny, walked towards Drake's location.
"Elite Aoki is indeed as rumored, a very powerful Psychic!"
"Elite Aoki is worthy of being born a commoner, able to think for us..."
"In the future, I must become someone as strong and kind as Elite Aoki!"
"..."
Aoki's casual act instantly won everyone's favor.
Although they spoke softly, how could it escape Aoki's ears? He was a high-level Psychic.
Fortunately, he had a thick skin, and Aoki calmly accepted their praise and adoration.
Led by Officer Jenny, he entered the Pokémon Center on the small island.
"Teacher," Aoki saw him assigning tasks to some people and greeted him softly, signaling him to finish what he was doing first.
Drake also nodded to Aoki and continued to speak to the several people in investigator uniforms in front of him, "This matter is urgent and far from the League's location, so all of you will have to work a little harder. Before the rain washes away all traces of the Aqua Team on the island, investigate!"
"Yes!" The four investigators immediately responded.
Then, at Drake's signal, they were allowed to leave.
Upon seeing Aoki as they left, they saluted him again before hurrying away.
"You're here. I didn't expect you to be so fast, much faster than I imagined," Drake said to Aoki, who walked over.
Aoki also nodded, "Shelgon evolved, and its flying speed also increased."
After speaking, his expression became serious, and he asked, "Teacher, what's the situation?"
Drake waved his hand, "The President said that the Magma Team and Aqua Team appeared together. Since we know their goal, we hope to capture the Magma Team and Aqua Team before they awaken Kyogre and Groudon, just in case their sudden appearance means they've found something."
"Was it discovered by people on the island?" Aoki asked.
Drake nodded, "That's right. When the island's fishermen went out to sea, they saw several strangely dressed people preparing to leave the island, and they were riding in a submarine, so they told Officer Jenny. Then Officer Jenny reported it to the League. We just don't know what they were trying to do here, or what they found."