Tabitha was cunning, and Hinokage was ruthless. What, then, of Courtney, the last of Team Magma's Three Great Executives?
Hers was a madness as venomous as snakes and scorpions...
Her loyalty lay with Team Magma as an organization, not with Maxie himself.
Thus, even when the appointed time for the mission arrived, she still acted according to her own ideas and aims.
For example, Maxie had ordered her to attack the Space Center to create unrest, but Courtney intended to spread terror throughout Mossdeep City...
"Go... proceed according to my plan..."
The lackey froze for a moment, then replied respectfully,
"Yes, ma'am..."
Much later, as Courtney finished her coffee and rose to head outside, an enormous explosion thundered out. Flames soared into the sky, engulfing the Space Center building...
At the same time, successive explosions erupted at the First Pier, the Library, the Shopping Mall, Crossroads, and throughout Mossdeep City!
Panicked residents scattered in search of cover, and all of Mossdeep City descended into chaos...
A powerful Psychic Field suddenly burst forth from the Mossdeep Gym! Blue Psychic-type light spread rapidly, suddenly covering the crowded areas. Confusion activated, steadily moving the terrified residents into open spaces.
The twin Gym Leaders, Tate and Liza, appeared above the Gym. Their young faces were now solemn and commanding, and their Psychic-type-empowered voices echoed throughout the city,
"Public Security Officers, protect the residents immediately and guide them to safe areas!"
"Investigators, search from the outskirts inward! Don't overlook a single corner! Find the enemy!"
"All League Trainers, form squads and protect the Pokémon Center, the Pokémon Hospital, the schools, and..."
BOOM!!!
Another violent explosion rang out!
This time, it came from the Residential Area!
Hidden in the shadows, Flame watched the two child Gym Leaders with a smile and spoke in a sweet voice,