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Chapter 154 Naval Fleet Base, Deeper into the Territory! (4k)
Seeing the unanswered message on her phone screen, Cynthia sighed softly.

It seems that Watari is busy with something and cannot be contacted immediately.

Without further hesitation, she quickly edited a short message and sent it over, clearly explaining the situation of Team Aqua and Team Magma fighting over the Orb in the Hoenn region, her discoveries at the Weather Institute, and cautiously reminding him that Team Rocket's plans might extend far beyond their base in the game arcades in the Kanto region, and that there might be a wider and more hidden underground network.

After finishing this task, she took a deep breath and opened the backend of the live streaming platform. Her fingertips paused slightly on the keyboard, and after a brief hesitation, she finally produced an announcement.

[Due to personal reasons and the need for deeper, more undisturbed exploration of the game, I am announcing a temporary hiatus from streaming Pokémon Emerald. Thank you to all my viewers for your continued support; we will meet again.]

The moment the announcement was released, one could almost imagine the shock and uproar among the fans on the other side of the screen.

At this moment, the fan group chat and his own live stream room must have instantly exploded with all sorts of speculations and concerns, which is to be expected.

But Cynthia had already made up her mind that, at least until the conspiracy of these two evil organizations was thoroughly investigated and the potential huge hidden dangers were eliminated, the live broadcast had to be suspended.

She turned off platform notifications, temporarily shutting out the noise from the outside world.

Her gaze refocused on the game screen, her brows furrowing slightly.

The unsettling connection between the game and reality was like an invisible thread tightly binding her thoughts, making her feel an increasingly strong sense of unease.

The mysterious power contained within the jewel, the plans of the two dark organizations hidden in the mist and advancing step by step... she knew that all of this might not just be the plot of a game, but a crisis that was happening or about to happen in the real world.

The potential consequences—continental expansion, ocean upheaval, and the collapse of natural order—will likely far exceed the scope of what a game can depict, evolving into a true catastrophe affecting the entire world.

This heavy sense of crisis weighed heavily on her heart, compelling her to do something, and to act as quickly as possible.

Without the slightest hesitation, in the game, Cynthia controlled her character to leave the Weather Research Institute.

She headed towards Saiyou City again.

Along the way, Cynthia's mind raced, carefully reviewing all the clues she had gathered so far: the ultimate goal of the Aqua Fleet was to expand the ocean; the specific purpose of the Indigo Orb they had stolen was still unclear, but it was certainly closely related to the ocean.

According to the director, the anomalous energy point detected by the Weather Research Institute is characterized by strong weather fluctuations and instability. Its location is near a small island to the right of Rainbow City, and it has already been marked on the map.

Soon, traveling at full speed, Cynthia successfully arrived in Rainbow City.

The towering department stores, the bustling trading port, and the constant flow of pedestrians all showcase the city's vitality.

However, Cynthia had no interest in stopping to explore at the moment.

The city seemed as calm as ever, and no one seemed to be aware of the crisis brewing on the distant sea.

She maneuvered her character through the city, releasing Lucky Duck without stopping, and using Surf to head straight for the location provided by the Weather Institute.

The closer they got to the target sea area, the more obvious the anomalies became in the surrounding environment.

Through the subtle vibrations and color feedback from the screen, she could even feel the indescribable, subtle changes in the seawater flow, sometimes a cold wind would rise, and sometimes a burst of hot bubbles would surge past.

In certain areas, the water flow is even more turbulent and disorderly, forming small whirlpools and undercurrents.

Occasionally, she would even see some water-type Pokémon that shouldn't be in shallow waters, such as Tentacruel and Staryu.

Their behavior appeared restless, as if they were attracted or driven by some unseen force, and they were very flustered.

All these unusual details, like pieces of a puzzle, gradually deepened Cynthia's suspicion and vigilance.

After moving forward for a while according to the map's location, following the navigation, a small island covered in green plants appeared.

The island is small, but it looks very old, with some broken stones in the middle, like some kind of ruins.

As soon as she arrived on the island, Cynthia felt the screen begin to distort slightly. The air here seemed particularly humid, and there was a strange energy fluctuation that was both vibrant and restless, exactly as the Weather Institute's report had described.

Cynthia immediately perked up and carefully began to explore the island.

The wild Pokémon on the island seemed to be of a very high level, and for some reason, they were particularly aggressive; Cynthia encountered one after only a few steps.

She guessed that these Pokémon were also affected by this strange energy.

She tried to avoid unnecessary battles by escaping, heading towards the depths of the island.

Finally, in an open area deep on the island, she discovered a clearly visible, enormous cave.

The energy fluctuations seem to be coming from here.

Looking into the darkness before her, she took a deep breath and plunged into it.

As the scene refreshed, in the darkness, Cynthia immediately activated the party and had Rotom use Flash, illuminating the surroundings.

This place seemed to be just the depths of an ordinary cave, the air was damp and covered with moss, and it didn't seem like anything special.

After searching for a while, Cynthia quickly pressed the interaction button in front of a wall, and a game prompt popped up.

You seem to have discovered a cleverly disguised entrance. Shall you go in?

If it weren't for the unusual blue light in the air and the inconspicuous tire tracks on the ground, she might not have been able to find this place.

Cynthia decisively chose "yes".

As her character pushed aside the thick camouflage wall, a wide tunnel, clearly man-made and extending underground, came into view. The tunnel walls were even inlaid with some lighting strips, indicating that the Aqua team had been using this place as a base for some time.

Without hesitation, Cynthia stepped directly into the deep tunnel. The further she went, the more obvious the artificial traces became, and the tunnel soon widened, forming a huge underground cavern.

This place seems to have been completely transformed by the water fleet into a fully functional temporary base. A simple lighting system illuminates the cave and divides it into different areas: boxes for storing supplies, temporary communication equipment, and even a small generator humming.

Her intrusion immediately caused a commotion.

"Who is it? Stop!"

"He's just a little kid, what are you all afraid of!"

"Whoever she is, we can't let her get close to the core area!"

The Team Aqua members who remained behind were clearly caught off guard by someone sneaking into their hideout. After a brief moment of surprise, they immediately rushed forward, taking turns challenging Cynthia. Their Pokémon, as before, were mostly Sharpedo, Crawdexter, and Zubat—Pokémon that live in water or prefer dark places.

Therefore, what happened next was not surprising.

Ludicolo's Energy Ball is basically an instant kill against any water-type opponent, and Zubat can't withstand its Psychic Hammer at all.

The battle was almost one-sided, with the numerical advantage of the Aqua Fleet members proving futile in the face of an absolute disparity in strength.

Their Pokémon fell one after another, and the members could only retreat and run away in shock and disbelief.

Cynthia easily fought her way through the cave entrance and into the entire temporary base once again.

Finally, she broke through the last line of defense formed by a few elite team members and arrived at the deepest part of the cave, which seemed to be a specially reinforced and isolated area. At the very center of the area, there seemed to be a huge pool connected to the ocean.

However, at that very moment, she noticed a loud roar, accompanied by rising bubbles, as a huge shadow flashed by and disappeared into the foam.

Cynthia frowned immediately.

That sound...it's the sound of a submarine!
Clearly, the submarine data stolen by the Aqua Fleet has been successfully used to build the corresponding submarines!

It seems I arrived a step too late; the core personnel had already left in a submarine just now.
Cynthia had no choice but to control her character, hoping to find some useful information nearby.

At this moment, the huge space appeared somewhat chaotic. Some unimportant supply boxes were carelessly discarded, and several large pieces of equipment seemed to have been hastily dismantled and taken away, leaving only the bases for fixing them and scattered wires on the ground.

A peculiar energy lingered in the air, carrying a blue glow... Clearly, the main equipment and personnel had only recently been evacuated.

In the center of this open area, a simple altar-like structure built with rough rocks and metal supports stood out and instantly caught Cynthia's attention.

On the base of the altar, intense blue energy flickered faintly, like breathing, appearing incredibly profound.
This is undoubtedly proof that the blue gem was once stored or used here!
Around the altar, there were scattered fragments of strange devices. These fragments were unlike any known materials that Cynthia had ever seen. Some twisted metal components were connected to many transparent pipes, which seemed to contain some residual luminous blue liquid.

Several broken crystals were engraved with intricate patterns and shimmered with an unstable faint light.

There are even some sensor-like parts covered with densely packed wires.

These things seem to be silently telling the story of some crazy experiment being conducted by the Aqua Fleet, which will utilize the power of the orbs.

Cynthia's heart tightened, and she began to search the camp carefully.

With her keen observation skills, her character quickly discovered several pieces of torn paper half-buried in the soil near the altar, which looked like experimental logs that had fallen off during a hasty evacuation or that she had tried to destroy but failed.

A series of game prompts suddenly appeared before her eyes:

"...The 17th blue orb energy experiment...the resonance has intensified..."

"...The life energy response exceeded expectations, but it's too unstable and won't last long..."

"...Initial success, but we need to move to 'that place'...the deep-sea cave...it's more stable there..."

"...the final stage...the 'summoning'...must be absolutely flawless..."

“Summoning”?! Cynthia’s heart skipped a beat when she saw the last word.

Combining the terms "blue orb," "life energy," "instability," and "deep-sea cave," a terrifying thought emerges—could Team Aqua be planning to use this orb to summon some legendary Pokémon in that so-called deep-sea cave?!

Legendary Pokémon related to the ocean...

There is no such existence in my memory.

Can..
Just because you don't know something doesn't mean it doesn't exist!

At the same time, on the other side.

When Lance faced the Team Rocket elite who had previously let him pass and brought a level 50 Pokémon, he calmly sent out his own Pokémon—a level 56 Gyarados!

For some reason, the Dragon-type Pokémon in this game seem to be just as rare as those in the real world.

Although it's not a Dragon-type, it's one of the few Dragon Pokémon he could obtain in the game. To get this Gyarados, he spent a long time fishing before finding a suitable Magikarp, and then spent a lot of time evolving it.

Gyarados's performance certainly didn't disappoint him. It had been one of his main Pokémon all along and easily defeated the NPC in front of him.

After defeating the gatekeeper, Wataru did not hesitate to venture deep into the secret passage.

But once inside, he discovered that the passage was much deeper and more complex than he had imagined.

The passage was full of traps and mechanisms, requiring you to use flash magic to light your way and use superhuman strength to push aside obstacles.

The Rockets members we encountered along the way were of a higher level and had a more disgusting lineup.

What about using double-explosive gas with sludge to release poison, or using a breath belt to lock in health and then self-destruct?

...Every battle was very difficult for him, and it consumed a lot of his healing medicine and PP supplements.

After taking on seven or eight Team Rocket grunts along the way, even Lance felt that if the fight continued like this, he wouldn't be able to hold on much longer.

However, what bothered him even more were the words these Rockets members said before and after their battle with him.

"...Headquarters urgently needs this shipment..." "The final stage of 'Project R' cannot afford any mistakes..." "...The special transport route must remain open..."

When these fragmented pieces of information are pieced together, it seems that he has gotten closer to the truth he is looking for.

The good news is that Wataru discovered that Team Rocket members were not spawning ahead as they had before.

But the bad news is... this seems to be the end of the passage.

Before him was only a cold wall, and there was no way for him to continue walking.

"So this is... another secret passage?"

Watari had no choice but to control his character and begin exploring his surroundings.

(End of this chapter)