The Pokémon world's use of electrical energy was exceptionally advanced; nearly all of society was built upon a stable and abundant supply of electricity.
The amount Courtney had proposed meant mobilizing the energy reserves of nearly an entire region.
With the resources currently under Team Magma's control, there was no way they could acquire such an enormous amount of energy without attracting attention.
"It's impossible for us to quietly mobilize that much electrical energy," Maxie said gravely. His voice was somewhat muffled through his mask. "Are there any alternatives or compromises?"
Courtney had come prepared and quickly brought up two data pages. "There are two theoretically viable options. The first is to find a special meteorite called X Element."
"According to certain ancient texts and scattered modern research records, this element has an extremely powerful amplifying effect on energy. If we can find X Element of sufficient purity and size to serve as the resonance core, we can greatly reduce energy consumption. It should only require several days' worth of power from a large city."
"X Element..." Maxie repeated softly. He seemed to recall seeing that name in some confidential documents passed down within Team Magma. "I hear the only few samples are all held in the League's highest-level research institutes or secret vaults, under heavy protection."
"Yes. It would be extremely difficult to obtain." Courtney nodded, then brought up the second page. It displayed the blurry yet imposing outline of a red colossal beast, like the incarnation of the earth itself—Groudon.
"The second option is more direct, but potentially more dangerous—find a Primal Shell Fragment of Groudon, the God of the Land."
Courtney's voice rose slightly, excitement and reverence appearing on her face. "Groudon is the embodiment of earth and volcanic energy, one of the supreme manifestations of this