The atmosphere in the Strategic Development Department's office was more somber than ever.
With assistance from Lin Feng's program, Dr. Anya's team had finally deciphered the last few characters on the ancient stone tablet.
When the fully decoded message appeared on the large screen, everyone held their breath.
It recorded not only the ancient ritual for controlling the Legendary Birds, but also clearly marked the resting place of one of those Legendary Pokémon.
"By cross-referencing the star chart and geological descriptions on the tablet, we've pinpointed the target location."
Dr. Anya pointed to a flashing red dot on the digital map, her tone grave.
"An uninhabited island called the Seafoam Islands, in the waters southeast of the Kanto Region."
On the screen, the satellite image of the Seafoam Islands expanded.
It was an island covered in glaciers and snow that never melted, surrounded by dangerous submerged reefs and icebergs.
The records showed that the island's climate was extremely harsh, with temperatures hovering at a bitter minus fifty degrees year-round and blizzards that almost never stopped.
This was a place forbidden to life.
Giovanni looked at the isolated white island on the screen, the flames of ambition burning in his eyes.
Legendary Pokémon.
They were godlike beings that stood above all known Pokémon.
If he could bring one under his control, Team Rocket's strength would undergo a qualitative leap.
He would assemble the most elite expedition team to travel to this island of death, find the sleeping Legendary Pokémon, and bring back the means to control it.
"This operation will consist of the organization's very best."
Giovanni's voice echoed through the conference room, carrying unquestionable authority.
"Apollo, Matori, and both of your elite squads will all participate."
"Yes, sir!"
The executives whose names had been called answered in unison, unable to