"This is bad." Wallace's expression was unusually grim. "We need to notify the League and every city to prepare for disaster relief immediately."
Obviously.
Maxie, now that he had obtained the Red Orb, would never simply disappear from sight or suddenly repent and wash his hands of it all.
Judging from his earlier performance, he had conducted considerable research into this artifact so closely tied to Groudon.
He might even have understood it better than the Beyond Shore Family, who had guarded it for generations, and Wallace, who possessed a special identity.
Though there might have been a few minor mishaps along the way, they would not stop him from using the Red Orb to do something horrifying.
For example, awakening Groudon, which had slumbered and vanished for thousands of years.
Groudon awakening alone would not have been too great a problem.
After all, as the God of the Earth, its temperament was not particularly vicious. At worst, the drought it brought would be rather troublesome.
The key was that once Groudon began expanding the landmass, Kyogre would certainly awaken as well.
What came next went without saying.
The conflict between Hoenn's two legendary beasts could be traced back hundreds of millions of years.
The aftershocks released by their battles would have devastating effects on humans and cities alike.
At the same time.
A Metang swayed as it flew in, carrying the unconscious Archie behind it with Confusion.
"Good work, Metang." Steven recalled his partner into its Poke Ball.
"I'll contact Officer Jenny," Wallace said. "As for this place, I may need to trouble you to handle it, Tetsuya."
Tetsuya nodded without refusing. "Alright."
After exchanging a few brief words, the three went their separate ways.
"Mm."
Ghost Granny slowly woke from her unconsciousness, only to feel an intense pain