System analysis completed!
The subsystem begins to be established!
That's right, Aoki wants to install the system subsystem in Team Flare's computer.
In this way, nothing that happens to Team Flare will escape Aoki's perception.
This kind of thing is difficult to do, but who can blame the fact that Team Flare has just been established?
The current Team Flare, whether compared to Team Magma or Team Aqua, is weaker than them, not to mention Team Rocket.
Maybe it is only slightly stronger than the underground forces in Goldenrod City.
Aoki obtained all the information in Team Flare's computer at this time, and also acquired some of their research, including the specially made combat uniforms needed by Team Rocket.
There are also some research results from the Lysandre Institute in Lumiose City.
These things are Aoki's goals.
The most important point is the location of the Mega Evolution stones collected by the Lysandre Institute, but the results are not satisfactory.
Click!
Subsystem installation complete!
This subsystem is different from the one installed on Porygon. It is much easier to install on a computer, but it is also beyond the reach of current technology.
Aoki still has enough confidence in the system.
Moreover, with the existence of this subsystem, the computer security factor of Team Flare will be much higher in the future, which can be regarded as fulfilling the promise to Lysandre.
After walking out of the main computer room, Aoki found that the people who were originally working in the computer room were waiting for him outside. At the same time, several other members also arrived.
When they saw Aoki appear, they immediately trotted over, bowed, and said, "Reverend, Mr. Lysandre has been waiting for a long time."
Aoki nodded. It should be a meeting. After the meeting, it would be time for him to leave.
Indeed.
Under the guidance of those people, Aoki came to a meeting room in the secret base.
There were already quite a few people sitting inside. A large conference table stood in the middle, and the seats around it were almost all occupied, with only a few left empty.
In addition to the people sitting at the conference table, many chairs were placed along the walls of the conference room, which were also filled with people.
These were likely individuals who were not qualified to sit at the conference table but had the right to attend the meeting.
Most of them were the original staff of the Lysandre Institute. In addition to being Trainers, they also served as researchers.
They were all experts in the academic field.
Seeing Aoki, wrapped in a black robe, walk in, everyone, including Lysandre, stood up.
"Mr. Pastor, you have stayed in the computer room for too long, so I could only hold a meeting first. Most of the cadres have been called back." Lysandre said with a smile.
Looking at the few people standing by their seats and staring at Aoki, Aoki nodded slightly.
Aliana, Bryony, Celosia, Mable, and Xerosic—the five key executives of Team Flare—were all gathered.
The remaining vacant position, apart from that of Deputy Leader Aoki, could be for Malva.
The future Elite Four member of the Kalos region, and also a plant by Team Flare within the League.
As early as this time, Lysandre had already begun to make arrangements for the League. It must be said that if it were not for his inner flaws, he would be a person comparable to Giovanni.
When Aliana saw Gengar next to Aoki, she frowned slightly, feeling a little familiarity, but she didn't connect it to Aoki.
Because the Gengar she had seen before was still at the pseudo-Champion level, whereas this Gengar was now a Champion-level Pokémon.
Additionally, Gengar is not an easily recognizable Pokémon, so Aliana could only assume it was her own imagination.
Moreover, before Aoki arrived, Lysandre had praised Aoki so mysteriously that no one thought much about it.
After all, Pokémon like Gengar are relatively common at their level.
However, Aoki's stay in the Parfum Palace for two days did play a role.
"It's fine, I was just listening." Aoki said, walking to his seat.
At Lysandre's signal, everyone sat down.
Aoki took the first position on Lysandre's left, representing his current status within Team Flare.
"I have said almost everything that needed to be said before. Now that Mr. Pastor has arrived, let us once again welcome Mr. Pastor to join us as the deputy leader of Team Flare. Now, I officially announce that Team Flare is fully established!" Lysandre had already spoken at length earlier, and now he was simply reinforcing Aoki's identity and position.
"Welcome, Reverend Sir!"
"Welcome to join us, Mr. Pastor!"
Applause erupted from the members of Team Flare.
Though they had gained an unexpected superior, Lysandre's explanation had convinced them of the priest's capabilities—that he was the one who had guided Lysandre himself. They were still quite willing to accept Aoki as deputy leader.
"I have placed some files in the computer; you may review them at any time. If you must seek a starting point for this endeavor, you might as well investigate the history of your ancestors."
After saying that, Aoki stood up, swung his black robe, and strode out.
Lysandre did not stop him but fell into deep thought. His ancestors?
Aoki's departure did not disrupt Team Flare's members, and some of the executives even secretly sighed in relief.
It was true—with Aoki shrouded in a black robe, his face obscured, the dim lighting, and the lingering intimidation from the Dragalge earlier, he cut an imposing figure.
The executives of Team Flare had been internally unsettled.
This display of authority had been quite effective.
Aoki now held an additional badge—the emblem of Team Flare's deputy leader.
Since he had completely concealed his appearance, Lysandre had commissioned this medal specifically to signify Aoki's position.
However, Aoki's final remark—about Lysandre's ancestors—was deliberate.
Because Lysandre's ancestor, roughly three thousand years ago, was the younger brother of the legendary King AZ.
Once Lysandre uncovered this, he would undoubtedly grow even more convinced of Aoki's words.
Aoki had carefully crafted the image of a mysterious seer.
After leaving Team Flare's secret base, Aoki vanished swiftly.
At the edge of a deserted lake, he removed his black robe, and the psychic energy masking his face dissipated, revealing his true appearance.
He scooped up some lake water to wash his face, the cold helping to clear his thoughts.
Midway through, he paused, staring at his reflection in the water.
This scheme involving Team Flare was ambitious.
Yet, it was a risk-free investment—and if it succeeded, the rewards would be beyond imagination.
Finally, a major opportunity had presented itself. It had been worth returning.
In truth, only Team Flare had any real room for manipulation. The others—whether Team Magma, Team Aqua, or even Team Galactic or Team Plasma—had leaders who were already fully committed to their paths.
Only Lysandre still harbored a shred of doubt in his heart.
And Aoki had seized that vulnerability.