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Facing the aggressive Team Rocket trio, Ethan gave a light wave of his hand. The next second, his Pokémon focused all their power, and a flurry of chaotic moves flew at the Meowth robot.
"Ah!?"
The constant attacks caused the warning lights in the cockpit to burst. The steel exterior could no longer withstand the assault. After a fierce explosion, Jessie, James, and Meowth fell amidst the wreckage before they could even escape.
Blinded, they blinked, seeing nothing but pairs of unfriendly eyes around them. The trio gave an awkward smile, their earlier bravado completely gone. Their ambitions were so grand, so why was reality so cruel? They had just made a great show of force, so why did it all fall apart so quickly? Before they could say anything, a gust of wind suddenly appeared, sweeping them into the air, where they became smaller and smaller until they vanished among the clouds.
It was finally over... Ethan let out a long sigh, then looked around at the devastation. The area was a wreck, littered with destroyed crates and damaged buildings. The scene looked as if it had been hit by a hurricane. His Pokémon had also sustained varying degrees of damage. Ethan recalled Zapdos first, then was about to recall the others when he saw a white light suddenly envelop Squirtle. It had accumulated enough experience in the recent battle and was beginning to evolve!
A few moments later, Squirtle appeared before Ethan in a new form. Its appearance hadn't changed much, but it now had fangs and a pair of fluffy, wing-like ears. Its tail had also taken on the shape of a wave.
Ethan took out his Pokédex.
Pokédex: "Beep. Wartortle, the Turtle Pokémon. Water-type. The evolved form of Squirtle. As an evolved form with more power than Squirtle, Wartortle is not only extremely loyal but is also said to live for 10,000 years. Its thick, fluffy white tail is a symbol of its longevity."
10,000 years? Raising one of these would mean it could attend his descendants' funerals for generations, he thought with a grin.
Just then, security guards began running over from a distance. Ethan didn't linger. After confirming that his mask was still intact, he recalled his Pokémon and left without looking back.
In the evening, Ethan arrived at the Pokémon Center. After handing his Pokémon over to Nurse Joy to restore their stamina, he sat in a corner and took out his phone. There was a message from Handsome sent about half an hour ago.
Handsome: I've arrived in Saffron City. What's the situation on your end?
Ethan: I've also returned safely to the Pokémon Center. Team Rocket was temporarily defeated, but I'm not sure if they'll be back to look for me later.
Handsome: That's incredible! To single-handedly take on so many—you truly are the man I thought you were. So, what do you say? Still not considering joining the International Police?
Ethan: Let's not. I don't want to go through something like this again. How's your body?
Handsome: I'm lying in a hospital room right now. The doctor has stitched up my wounds, and I'm mostly fine. I just need to rest for a while. Thank you so much for this time. The doctor also said it was a good thing my wounds were treated in time; otherwise, I would've been a goner!
Ethan's finger paused. After a moment of thought, he decided to tell Handsome that Team Rocket's base was hidden beneath the Game Corner. Since Team Rocket had already made a move on him, exposing one of their bases seemed like a fair return favor. He figured the executives would never in their wildest dreams imagine that their long-standing secret base would be exposed in such a way.
The moment the message was sent, Handsome's call came in. As soon as Ethan answered, he heard Handsome's loud, surprised shout.
"Are you sure Team Rocket's base is really hidden there!? Is the information accurate!?"
Even without seeing Handsome's face, Ethan could imagine his shock just from his tone. In the background, he could hear a female nurse constantly trying to calm him down.
"Sir, please don't get so agitated. Your stitches might tear again..."
After Handsome had time to process the information, Ethan continued, "It's almost certainly there. But to get into the underground base, you'll have to send people to find the exact entry point yourself."
After so much interaction, Handsome believed Ethan wouldn't joke about something so serious. He calmed down slightly and said, "We've spent so much effort and resources on this, and you found it so easily in half a day. Alright, I'm going to report this to my superiors immediately!"
Ethan didn't dare take credit. After all, it was just a result of his foreknowledge from the game.
"Don't be so hasty," Ethan stopped him. "There's actually something even more important I haven't told you yet. But you have to promise not to be too shocked after hearing it."
"Don't worry," Handsome said with a confident smile. "Nothing could shock me more than discovering Team Rocket's base!"
Seeing Handsome so calm, Ethan told him that Giovanni was the leader of Team Rocket.
"WHAT!!????"
Handsome's voice, almost a scream, echoed through the entire Pokémon Center. Even Nurse Joy from a distance turned her head in curiosity. Ethan felt a ringing in his ears, and for a moment, he thought he had gone deaf!
After a brief moment of silence, he heard the nurse's frantic cry: "Sir! Your stitches have completely split! Please hold on! I'll get a doctor immediately!"
A flurry of panicked footsteps and the sounds of shoes hurrying away followed.
After he calmed down, Handsome took a deep breath and said in disbelief, "Giovanni is the leader of Team Rocket!? Are you sure you're talking about the Viridian Gym Leader, the one they call 'The Earth's Giovanni'?"
Ethan gave a soft "mm-hm."
Handsome's jaw dropped. After confirming it with Ethan, he felt his mind was a tangled mess. The situation, while absurd, also seemed to make perfect sense. Given that man's temperament and personality, it wouldn't be strange at all if he were the leader of Team Rocket.
"This matter is too serious! I must immediately contact my superiors—no! I'll contact headquarters directly right now!
Hanging up the phone, Ethan rested for a night at the Pokémon Center. He had expected Team Rocket to send more people after him, but the entire night passed without a single sound.
The next morning, after breakfast, as he was about to go challenge the Celadon Gym, he received a call back from Handsome. This time, Handsome's tone was more formal and serious than the night before.
"After a discussion with headquarters last night, we have decided to launch an exploratory raid on the Team Rocket base. As for Giovanni's identity, it is too sensitive and requires further verification before we can take action. However, all of this will require a significant amount of time to prepare. To avoid tipping them off, you should leave that city as soon as possible."
Ethan successfully defeated the Team Rocket trio and the Matori Matrix, and his Squirtle evolved into a Wartortle! He also divulged two massive secrets to Handsome: the location of a Team Rocket base and Giovanni's true identity. Handsome, now aware of these game-changing details, is coordinating a response with the International Police. He's also warned Ethan to leave Celadon City immediately to avoid further trouble.
With a new Pokémon evolution and a serious warning from the International Police, what will Ethan do next? Will he heed Handsome's warning and leave Celadon City, or will he stay to challenge Erika and the Celadon Gym? And what role will his new Wartortle play on his team?
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