Drake's mind went blank for a moment when he heard the news.
He had originally thought this was just an ordinary attack, involving unusually powerful Pokémon at most, but after hearing what Chen Shi had to say...
This seemed far bigger than he had imagined.
Orbs that could awaken Groudon and Kyogre, Team Magma and Team Aqua, a prophecy from the Draconids, and a catastrophe a thousand years ago.
It all sounded unbelievable.
Drake found it hard to take in at first.
After all, if Chen Shi was telling the truth, and Team Magma and Team Aqua had stolen the orbs to awaken Groudon and Kyogre, wouldn't the catastrophe from a thousand years ago strike the world again?
Would another Dragon God appear to stop it this time?
Chen Shi continued, "Mr. Drake, I think you understand how serious this is. Those two orbs absolutely cannot fall into the hands of anyone with ulterior motives."
"So I'd like to ask you and the League to launch a full search for Team Magma and Team Aqua. We absolutely cannot let them awaken Groudon and Kyogre!"
Drake fell silent for two seconds, then asked gravely, "How do I know what you're saying is true?"
"You can report it directly to President Miyazaki. I'm sure he knows what those two orbs represent!"
Hearing that answer, Drake nodded in agreement without hesitation.
Since he couldn't verify the information himself, he would report it to someone who knew more.
Nothing wrong with that!
"All right. Since everything here is settled, I'll be leaving. I'll report what you told me to the League as well."
"Good. Your word is all I need!" Chen Shi nodded in acknowledgment.
He trusted Drake's character.
"Goodbye, then, you interesting young man." With that, Drake jumped onto Salamence's back and returned