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"Bart Ya."
Before Natsu asks how Chimchar is feeling, what moves he is good at, and what he got from these shards, Dragapult suddenly moves towards him and screams, then disappears and hides again.
And Natsu's complexion changed slightly after hearing Dragapult's words.
Someone come?
And approaching fast.
An existence that can create Dragapult values.
Go?
No, it's too late!
Not sure if there is a way to Teleport.
But it would be too dangerous to forcibly interfere with Teleport.
It's too late to think about it.
Natsu immediately got rid of several Pokemon, including Chimchar.
The shard was wrapped in Psychic and stuffed into his backpack, but Chimchar's body color didn't change back.
Leaving Doublade on guard in the shadows, and Turtonator, who had been summoned to defend against Volcarona's surging energy waves.
Turtonator, in fact, when he first caught him, he planned to try to sell him after he left.
As a Dragon-Type Pokémon, and a quasi-Elite tier, its value will not be low, and once it appears, it may be robbed.
But after some deliberation, Natsu chose to keep it.
In a way, that's because quasi-Elite Pokemon really aren't easy to sell. Either participate in the auction, or just sell outright. If he sells it directly to the Pokemon shop, although the price will definitely not be low, but certainly not worth it.
But whichever of the two was, it was bound to attract unnecessary attention.
If Ryuzaki's Elite Four grandpa wanted to investigate, follow clues, and track down the people participating in the trials with Ryuzaki, how would he feel if someone actually possessed a quasi-Elite-level Pokémon? ?
It is thought that he will find Natsu to have a good "chat".
Don't underestimate the abilities of veteran Elites.
On the other hand, he assumed that he would choose to dodge or retreat when faced with the lava environment several times.
Turtonator's ability to make him move on land or at sea wasn't ideal, but in lava Turtonator was a perfect match, and the Pokemon he currently had, none of them matched.
The reason why it wasn't removed was to prevent the enemy from becoming hostile and attacking without the slightest hesitation. The Turtonator's defensive power can even withstand Elite tier Pokémon for a period of time.
Quick.
The creature that Dragapult said was approaching rapidly came into view.
The fast-moving Charizard.
And on Charizard's back stood a tall, skinny woman with purple bangs in a special Team Magma costume.
This time it was the main Chief Responsible Officer in Groudon's different space, the Top Executive of Team Magma, and one of Maxie's subordinates.
Courtney!
Flying in the sky, Courtney saw Natsu standing on the rock.
Lightly patting Charizard's neck, he fell rapidly from the air.
Landing on the rock.
Under Natsu's gaze, Courtney looked at Volcarona who was still in the sky in the distance, and walked not far from him.
Sensing Courtney approaching, Natsu slowly lowered his head while pulling on his hood, his expression slightly moving.
Shouts respectfully: "Executive Courtney!!"
As expected of Team Magma's supreme Executive, this Charizard is extremely powerful!
The Turtonator who saw this Charizard, and his movements and expressions were much more restrained.
"What's the situation?" Courtney's cold voice came.
It's like talking to an ordinary Magma Team member.
"I don't know," Natsu answered quietly.
At this moment, Courtney finally turned her head, her eyes swept over him, and finally stopped on the Turtonator beside him.
She raised her eyebrows, "Ordinary members?"
Natsu lowered his head, didn't answer, and declared silence.
Although the Alliance members who entered a different space this time were a group of young Trainers, they were a group of "new recruits" in Courtney's eyes, and there was no way they would sneak into Team Magma.
But Natsu's presence here with a quasi-Elite Pokémon inevitably made her suspicious.
"Your name?" Courtney asked.
"Singo" Natsu replied.
Courtney nodded without a trace, "Whose is it?"
Natsu thought for a moment, then said, "Yamakawa."
After all, Yamakawa had been settled by him. Killed, the dead tell no story.
"Yamakawa."
Courtney recalled carefully, and finally remembered that Yamakawa was Nether's subordinate.
The distance is quite far.
Courtney couldn't help but laugh.
Courtney didn't know if she was laughing at the chain of relationships or Natsu's prudence.
Glancing at him, indifferently said: "So far it is not good to hide."
According to her, he was only staying this far from Volcarona to get away and avoid trouble.
Natsu lowered his head and didn't speak.
"Huh." Courtney hummed, stomping on Charizard's back again, "Follow."
After that, Charizard's wings gently shook and waves of wind soared into the sky.
The question of identity can only be investigated more clearly with more people.
Natsu pursed his lips under his hood, knowing that Courtney didn't leave immediately, but was waiting for him.
Sighing quietly.
Fortunately, the preparations were quite adequate. The existence of Nanmu and Ishino can help him eliminate the identity problem to some extent.
Throw a Poke Ball to summon Yanmega, step on it to signal to follow Courtney's Charizard.
Looking at Yanmega, a Pokémon she had never seen before, Courtney's bright eyes flickered, and she had a high opinion of Natsu again in her heart.
Then, take Natsu to Flame Valley.
By this time, many members of Team Magma had gathered here, and when they saw Courtney appear, they all relaxed.
With Top Executive Courtney, at least safety doesn't need to be a concern.
Only.
Many people cast curious glances at Natsu, who was following behind Courtney, dressed in a regular member's costume.
Who's he?
But there are some who recognize Natsu.
Like Nanmu and Ishino standing in the crowd.
'Sir Singo rewarded by Executive Courtney? Will he be competing for the position of Captain? '
This is what the two of them thought.
Courtney after landing came to the front of the team.
Several members in Executive attire immediately greeted them.
Among them was the Chief in Charge of Flame Valley's operations.
Nether.
A thin and tough man, in his twenties or nineteen years, his appearance was not very conspicuous, but the scar extended vertically from the corner of his left eyebrow to his neck, which added a hint of ferocity to him.
"His name is Singo, he belongs to Yamakawa, your people, take a look."
Courtney didn't shy away from Natsu's presence, and said directly to the approaching Nether.
Hearing this, Nether glanced at Natsu nonchalantly.
He had no idea why Courtney wanted to investigate Natsu, so he considered him a potentially dangerous person. After answering, he carefully relayed Courtney's instructions.
There are several members of Team Magma here, so the investigation is quick.
Not long.
Nether came to Courtney with the information gathered and the two regular members.
Of course Nanmu and Ishino, who had a lot of contact with Natsu that day.
At the same time.
Nether, leaning close to Courtney, whispered in her ear the information he had gathered, without omission and in detail.
After listening, Courtney looked at Natsu again with a strange look.
Natsu, who was standing silently at the side without speaking, his hands holding the Poké Ball at his waist calmly.
Seeing Courtney curling her lips in disdain, she muttered.
"There is no point in pretending to be weak and dealing with a few ordinary members."
She was talking about the two "Singo" teammates who had disappeared.
Courtney said so, but doubts about Natsu's identity disappeared in no time.
Natsu twitched the corners of his mouth and didn't answer his sarcastic mutter.
"Arrange some people for him, you are now the Captain, forget you are now the Executive, go back and talk about it." Courtney waved her hand, said without thinking.
Executive!
But the other people who heard Courtney's words all showed shock.
This person has the power to become an Executive?
Nanmu and Ishino next to them were even more stunned.
Executive?
Does Sir Singo have Executive powers?
Doesn't that mean that as long as the two of them follow Natsu's footsteps closely, everything will be fine in the future?
If previously they followed Natsu's orders because he was moving his hands and feet, now it was completely from the heart.
But the fact is.
The one who was the most shocked right now was Natsu!
Not to mention the surprise that Courtney asked him to verify the Executive.
What surprised him was that he saw someone.
A man wearing the usual Team Magma outfit that was called by the Nether to follow him.
Dark red hair that was faintly visible under the hood, and a face that, although slightly changed, was still familiar to Natsu, an expression of respect he had never seen before.
This is very special.
Isn't that Lance?!
Don't think if you take off your cloak, put on a hood, no one will recognize you!
Natsu never imagined that he and Lance would still have such a tacit understanding, and they both chose to sneak into Team Magma.
It's just that Natsu is here to go to Flame Valley to find Pokémon, and Lance is probably here to investigate Team Magma.
This was why he couldn't find Lance's shadow after so long searching.
Turns out Lance had sneaked into Team Magma!
Natsu didn't know what method he used, but judging by the way he was quite familiar with Nether, he shouldn't be suspecting his identity.
Say.
There is a special class among investigators, undercover.
Doesn't the Alliance know that there are many secret agents from the underground forces?
Actually know.
The Alliance just couldn't find it.
So the Alliance was just dealing with a person and training a group of undercover agents.
It wasn't too difficult for Lance to blend into Team Magma.
But it was beyond his expectation.
The most important.
He seems to be Lance's direct boss now?
And don't know yet.
cough cough.
On the other hand, Nether explained:
"Since the previous team was assigned, it would be very troublesome to break down the tasks, these are all team members who died for some reason, brother Singo, take it easy, and when this mission is over, the organization will reassign them."
Nether who looked terrible, actually spoke very politely.
Natsu nodded, "Sorry."
Nether explained a few words and went to Courtney again.
Natsu has a few more subordinates.
Apart from the excited and respectful Nanmu and Ishino, there was also Lance and the other six ordinary members who were probably in disguise.
"Nanmu, please divide into several groups."
There are nine people in total, which can be divided into three groups.
"Yes!" Nanmu immediately responded.
And just as Natsu was thinking about how to get out of the center of the vortex and find an opportunity to slip away, an ordinary member ran over respectfully and said to Natsu: "Sir Singo, Executive Courtney is having a meeting, please come. "
Natsu's eyebrows rose and said "I see."
Don't refuse, just follow the man.
In the crowd.
A look that was harmless to both humans and animals, seeing the back of Natsu's departure, a hint of doubt appeared in Lance's eyes.
This back is a bit familiar.
A small cave in Flame Valley.
Courtney, Nether, and many more Magma Team Executives gathered here.
Around the gray stone platform, standing with different expressions.
Natsu looks very out of place among them in a regular member's attire.
"You're listening too," Courtney said to Natsu.
Natsu quietly stood below, lowered his head, and looked at the pattern on the gray-white stone platform.
Make sure everyone is there, Courtney gets to the point.
"Do you have anything?"
The people next to the stone platform looked at each other in dismay, and they all knew what Courtney was talking about.
But the time to enter the different space is too short, and this different space is too big, it is very difficult to find the thing.
Under the carpet search, Team Magma has lost a lot of people, either at the hands of Wild Pokémon or at the hands of Alliance Trainers.
However, Nether, standing to Courtney's right, slowly reached out and placed a scarlet shard with gold streaks scattered on the stone platform.
With the appearance of the rock, the temperature inside the cave suddenly increased.
Groudon's Primal Carapace Fragment!
Natsu lowered his eyes, saw this thing and immediately recognized it.
"Very good." Courtney nodded in satisfaction, "Even though it's not big, it's enough."
Putting away the stone, glancing at the few people present, her tone became heavy.
"Everyone is instructed, and be prepared to leave at any time. The boss has sent a message, and the Alliance's information blockade is not thorough enough. Alliance support can arrive at any time, and the people here will not be able to escape for a long time, hurry up and pack your things."
Hearing this sentence, Natsu's heart moved.
Did that mean the undercover agents in the Magma Team belonged to Team Magma or a certain faction?
With so much energy?
"When necessary, some minor characters have to give up and surrender." Courtney said without the slightest emotion.
And as for his words, there is nothing to state or oppose.
Ordinary members, even if they are a group of extraordinary members, those who must be discarded will be discarded.
"That Volcarona" someone asked.
Courtney lifted the corners of her mouth and smiled.
"I'll see him."
Volcarona was strong, very powerful, and if she could master it, she believed he could come out in the top three executives of Team Magma first.
The top three executives of Team Magma didn't get along.
What a qualified Boss needed was definitely not just about strength.
Balance is also needed, the balance of the three of them fighting in secret.
Just as Giovanni of Team Rocket never stopped the rivalry between his subordinates, the top three executives of Team Magma also competed with each other.
And this Volcarona was an opportunity for Courtney to take down the other two.
Even if Volcarona was strong, she wanted to try.
Standing below listening to Courtney's words, Natsu's eyes lit up under the hood.
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(end of this chapter)