"Tch, useless!"
She watched the three Pokémon led by Ogerpon kick her subordinates around like a stray by the roadside-no, an entire pack of strays.
Clear anger surfaced on Courtney's pretty face.
Of course, that was only what she said.
In reality, Courtney frowned and hurriedly gathered the Team Magma members in front of her to protect them.
It wasn't cowardice. She knew better than anyone that none of them could stand against Ogerpon.
Even Maxie wouldn't be a match!
But unlike Team Rocket, Team Magma had no intention of ruling the world.
All they wanted was to awaken and control Groudon, so there was no need to clash head-on with a Legendary Pokémon like Ogerpon.
She watched Flutter Mane's Shadow Balls repeatedly strike the ropes connecting the enormous net to the airship.
They were made from special materials, but even those couldn't withstand this kind of punishment.
Courtney immediately ordered, "Chandelure, cover that area with Heat Wave! Stop them!"
At her command, Chandelure's ghostly blue flames instantly surged.
A scorching blast of air scattered sparks toward Floragato and Flutter Mane, attempting to halt their efforts.
Xia Chi knew that destroying the net and rescuing the Castform was their top priority.
Seeing that the three Pokémon had already routed Team Magma, he immediately called to Ogerpon, "Ogerpon, go help Floragato and Flutter Mane! Leave this side to Pupitar and Kubfu!"
"Poni!"
Ogerpon agreed without hesitation, an astonishing burst of speed propelling that tiny figure forward.
Like a bolt of green lightning, Ogerpon shot straight into the area covered by Chandelure's Heat Wave.
Not a single Pokémon dared stand in the way.
Amid the chaos, a few Team Magma members driven back by Pupitar and Kubfu noticed Xia Chi standing at the edge of the battlefield, seemingly "alone."
A vicious glint