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Chapter 224
Chapter 1103: Red Orb
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
But at this moment, an ancient deity capable of influencing an entire region was out sightseeing somewhere else?
Even with Groudon's immense ability, it couldn't possibly still be affecting the Hoenn Region's climate from across a vast sea area, could it?
"Actually, we at the Weather Institute have always held a certain theory."
The Director paused, his eyes fixed ahead.
"According to legend, Groudon and Kyogre are the deities who created the land and the ocean. After creation was complete, the weather changes in the entire Hoenn Region were harmoniously coordinated by the joint efforts of the two ancient deities."
The two ancient deities were evenly matched in strength, allowing their influence to be balanced and coordinated, maintaining peace.
But now, only one ancient deity, Kyogre, remained in the Hoenn Region.
It would be strange if the climate *didn't* change.
"Kyogre...?"
Ash was taken aback for a moment, only then remembering this third major player.
These past few days, his focus had been on Groudon and Rayquaza, and he had forgotten about this Sea God.
Hmm, Lugia is the God of the Sea of their Kanto and Johto regions. He wondered if, in this region, Kyogre was also called by the same title of Sea God.
"If this situation continues, it will only worsen, eventually becoming a Great Disaster for the entire region."
The Director's expression was extremely solemn.
This particular phrase made Ash and the other two exchange a look.
How ridiculous, another Great Disaster!
Speaking of which, the Hoenn Region really had more than its fair share of Great Disasters. There was a massive meteorite about to fall from above, and now there was a great weather disaster.
"So, have you found a solution for this yet?"
Just then, Brock suddenly spoke up and asked.
After all, the Weather Institute had previously gathered a large group of experts from related fields to form a temporary special operations group.
Gary came to the Hoenn Region for the purpose of joining this group.
The fact that Gary wasn't here now proved that they probably had a concrete plan and had officially begun to implement it.
Either that, or there was no plan, and everyone had disbanded and gone home.
"Young Friend, you've guessed correctly. We have indeed reached a decision."
The Director's tense face relaxed, and he finally managed a smile.
But it wasn't a full smile.
"This weather disaster is related to the two ancient deities, so there are only two possible directions for a solution."
The Director held up two fingers.
"Either weaken Kyogre's power, or find and bring Groudon back."
They had no intention of using some sort of black technology to artificially manipulate the weather; that would be fundamentally incapable of solving the problem at its root.
Faced with power on the level of an ancient deity, human technology was still far too weak.
"Weaken Kyogre?!"
The three of them shuddered, not expecting such an option.
"Heh... Of course, that path is just talk. After all, we don't even know Kyogre's current location."
The Director gave an awkward laugh.
If Groudon hadn't appeared in the public eye this time, everyone's understanding of the ancient deities would have been limited to mere written legends.
"So, we still have to lure Groudon back?"
Ash said impulsively, crossing his arms. After all that, they were back where they started.
But how to lure it was also a difficult problem.
But there was a more important question...
"Why on earth did Groudon get lost?!"
Ash couldn't help but blurt out.
As a wise ancient deity, Ash had even made eye contact with Groudon from a hundred meters away back in the Orange Islands.
The Divine Will it released indicated that it was fully capable of intelligent thought...
And yet, it still got lost?
"Deities have their own unique magnetic fields within their bodies. Generally speaking, it's impossible for them to get lost."
The Director nodded and explained.
With the unique sense from its internal magnetic field, Groudon couldn't possibly miss its own hometown, even with its eyes closed.
To get lost under such circumstances could only be the result of human intervention.
"After many days of research, we suspect that someone deliberately guided Groudon towards the Unova Region!"
The Director's startling words made Ash and the other two jump to their feet, their faces filled with astonishment.
In other words, Groudon didn't get lost because it was brainless, but was 'intentionally led astray'?
"How is that possible? Is there some special method that could accomplish such a thing?"
"This is it."
The Director took out his phone, and on the screen was an ancient mural depicting Groudon.
And in the mural, next to Groudon, was an orb-like object that had been specially highlighted.
"We've named it the Red Orb. This orb appears in many records about Groudon, so it must have an incredibly close connection to it."
According to their speculation, there are three factors that can guide Groudon's actual movements.
First, its own willpower, i.e., its mind.
Second, the sense from the special magnetic field within its body.
And third is this Red Orb.
"Over the past year, someone must have been taking this Red Orb to various places around the world. This caused Groudon to continuously follow it, making it appear as if it were wandering aimlessly through the world's sea areas, as if it were lost."
The Director said with a solemn gaze.
"Deities like Groudon and Kyogre don't like to think. They prefer to act according to their body's instinct."
So even if it knew the Hoenn Region was right in front of it, the Red Orb guiding it home was elsewhere. Comparing the two...
Groudon resolutely chose the latter.
Ash and the others: "..."
Hearing it put that way, it sounded like Groudon wasn't very bright, huh?
It's like seeing that there's a downpour outside, but because the weather forecast on your phone says it's currently Sunny Day, you go out without an umbrella?
Isn't that just being an idiot?
If that was really the case, then everything would make sense.
So the key now was, who exactly was pulling the strings?
"The people from Team Aqua?"
Brock blurted out.
After all, leading Groudon around on a tour and leaving the Hoenn Region with only Kyogre, the object of their faith... this group had a very strong motive.
"Hmph hmph hmph~ Did I hear someone slandering our great Team Aqua the moment I walked in!?"
At that moment, a rather fierce sound suddenly came from the entrance of the Weather Institute.
Thump, thump, thump...!
It was followed by a clamor of footsteps, causing Ash's group to poke their heads out to look.
They saw seven or eight members of Team Aqua walk in, all clad in tight-fitting blue uniforms.
Leading them was a muscular man with a dark complexion, the leader of Team Aqua—Archie!
As soon as he entered, his gaze landed on Brock.
"Hey kid, what do you say? If you join our Team Aqua, I can overlook your slanderous remarks just now!"
Archie barked, fixing his gaze on Brock.
He had taken a liking to Brock's skin tone, feeling that the boy was born to be a member of Team Aqua.
Brock: "..."
He couldn't help but take a few steps back. *No thanks.*
(end of chapter)
2024-05-15 Author: Samsung Charmander (Author Name)
But at this moment, an ancient deity capable of influencing an entire region was out sightseeing somewhere else?
Even with Groudon's immense ability, it couldn't possibly still be affecting the Hoenn Region's climate from across a vast sea area, could it?
"Actually, we at the Weather Institute have always held a certain theory."
The Director paused, his eyes fixed ahead.
"According to legend, Groudon and Kyogre are the deities who created the land and the ocean. After creation was complete, the weather changes in the entire Hoenn Region were harmoniously coordinated by the joint efforts of the two ancient deities."
The two ancient deities were evenly matched in strength, allowing their influence to be balanced and coordinated, maintaining peace.
But now, only one ancient deity, Kyogre, remained in the Hoenn Region.
It would be strange if the climate *didn't* change.
"Kyogre...?"
Ash was taken aback for a moment, only then remembering this third major player.
These past few days, his focus had been on Groudon and Rayquaza, and he had forgotten about this Sea God.
Hmm, Lugia is the God of the Sea of their Kanto and Johto regions. He wondered if, in this region, Kyogre was also called by the same title of Sea God.
"If this situation continues, it will only worsen, eventually becoming a Great Disaster for the entire region."
The Director's expression was extremely solemn.
This particular phrase made Ash and the other two exchange a look.
How ridiculous, another Great Disaster!
Speaking of which, the Hoenn Region really had more than its fair share of Great Disasters. There was a massive meteorite about to fall from above, and now there was a great weather disaster.
"So, have you found a solution for this yet?"
Just then, Brock suddenly spoke up and asked.
After all, the Weather Institute had previously gathered a large group of experts from related fields to form a temporary special operations group.
Gary came to the Hoenn Region for the purpose of joining this group.
The fact that Gary wasn't here now proved that they probably had a concrete plan and had officially begun to implement it.
Either that, or there was no plan, and everyone had disbanded and gone home.
"Young Friend, you've guessed correctly. We have indeed reached a decision."
The Director's tense face relaxed, and he finally managed a smile.
But it wasn't a full smile.
"This weather disaster is related to the two ancient deities, so there are only two possible directions for a solution."
The Director held up two fingers.
"Either weaken Kyogre's power, or find and bring Groudon back."
They had no intention of using some sort of black technology to artificially manipulate the weather; that would be fundamentally incapable of solving the problem at its root.
Faced with power on the level of an ancient deity, human technology was still far too weak.
"Weaken Kyogre?!"
The three of them shuddered, not expecting such an option.
"Heh... Of course, that path is just talk. After all, we don't even know Kyogre's current location."
The Director gave an awkward laugh.
If Groudon hadn't appeared in the public eye this time, everyone's understanding of the ancient deities would have been limited to mere written legends.
"So, we still have to lure Groudon back?"
Ash said impulsively, crossing his arms. After all that, they were back where they started.
But how to lure it was also a difficult problem.
But there was a more important question...
"Why on earth did Groudon get lost?!"
Ash couldn't help but blurt out.
As a wise ancient deity, Ash had even made eye contact with Groudon from a hundred meters away back in the Orange Islands.
The Divine Will it released indicated that it was fully capable of intelligent thought...
And yet, it still got lost?
"Deities have their own unique magnetic fields within their bodies. Generally speaking, it's impossible for them to get lost."
The Director nodded and explained.
With the unique sense from its internal magnetic field, Groudon couldn't possibly miss its own hometown, even with its eyes closed.
To get lost under such circumstances could only be the result of human intervention.
"After many days of research, we suspect that someone deliberately guided Groudon towards the Unova Region!"
The Director's startling words made Ash and the other two jump to their feet, their faces filled with astonishment.
In other words, Groudon didn't get lost because it was brainless, but was 'intentionally led astray'?
"How is that possible? Is there some special method that could accomplish such a thing?"
"This is it."
The Director took out his phone, and on the screen was an ancient mural depicting Groudon.
And in the mural, next to Groudon, was an orb-like object that had been specially highlighted.
"We've named it the Red Orb. This orb appears in many records about Groudon, so it must have an incredibly close connection to it."
According to their speculation, there are three factors that can guide Groudon's actual movements.
First, its own willpower, i.e., its mind.
Second, the sense from the special magnetic field within its body.
And third is this Red Orb.
"Over the past year, someone must have been taking this Red Orb to various places around the world. This caused Groudon to continuously follow it, making it appear as if it were wandering aimlessly through the world's sea areas, as if it were lost."
The Director said with a solemn gaze.
"Deities like Groudon and Kyogre don't like to think. They prefer to act according to their body's instinct."
So even if it knew the Hoenn Region was right in front of it, the Red Orb guiding it home was elsewhere. Comparing the two...
Groudon resolutely chose the latter.
Ash and the others: "..."
Hearing it put that way, it sounded like Groudon wasn't very bright, huh?
It's like seeing that there's a downpour outside, but because the weather forecast on your phone says it's currently Sunny Day, you go out without an umbrella?
Isn't that just being an idiot?
If that was really the case, then everything would make sense.
So the key now was, who exactly was pulling the strings?
"The people from Team Aqua?"
Brock blurted out.
After all, leading Groudon around on a tour and leaving the Hoenn Region with only Kyogre, the object of their faith... this group had a very strong motive.
"Hmph hmph hmph~ Did I hear someone slandering our great Team Aqua the moment I walked in!?"
At that moment, a rather fierce sound suddenly came from the entrance of the Weather Institute.
Thump, thump, thump...!
It was followed by a clamor of footsteps, causing Ash's group to poke their heads out to look.
They saw seven or eight members of Team Aqua walk in, all clad in tight-fitting blue uniforms.
Leading them was a muscular man with a dark complexion, the leader of Team Aqua—Archie!
As soon as he entered, his gaze landed on Brock.
"Hey kid, what do you say? If you join our Team Aqua, I can overlook your slanderous remarks just now!"
Archie barked, fixing his gaze on Brock.
He had taken a liking to Brock's skin tone, feeling that the boy was born to be a member of Team Aqua.
Brock: "..."
He couldn't help but take a few steps back. *No thanks.*
(end of chapter)
