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"Alright, thank you, Ryuga."
Sabrina reacted quickly, waving her hand to her subordinates, then thanked Ryuga.
If Ryuga hadn't intervened, she could, of course, have retrieved Articuno herself, but it would have taken a considerable amount of time, not nearly as quickly as this.
"Don't mention it. This guy just couldn't hold back when he saw Articuno."
Ryuga shook his head.
Perhaps due to the Legendary Birds' species, Galarian Moltres seemed completely unable to calm down after sensing Articuno's aura.
It kept indicating that it wanted to come out and teach Articuno a lesson.
Hmm, even though they were Legendary Birds from different regions, the civil war gene etched into their bones really hadn't changed.
"May I ask, what kind of PokƩmon is this?"
A hint of confusion appeared in Sabrina's eyes as she watched Galarian Moltres, which had folded its wings and was elegantly preening its feathers with its pointed beak.
"Moltres, the Galar region form of Moltres. I just caught it in Galar a while ago."
Ryuga chuckled and didn't hide anything. Kanto was too far from Galar, and Galar itself was a semi-closed region.
Other regions had relatively little impression of the Galar region.
"I see."
Sabrina was startled by the reply, then understood.
Differences in regional climate and environmental factors, over a long period, would indeed cause PokƩmon's genetic forms to change according to their environment.
Currently, it's like how some PokƩmon in Alola have different variations compared to other regions.
It seems Galar is the same.
And even legends have appeared in different forms.
"Does it already have this level of strength, despite being newly caught?"
Sabrina was silent.
Although this Articuno wasn't particularly strong, it was by no means weak, yet Galarian Moltres had knocked it down in just a few moves.
This showed the power of Galarian Moltres.
After retrieving Articuno, Ryuga and the others left the Seafoam Islands.
It was simply too cold inside.
No one would want to stay there for too long.
"Then I shall take my leave first, Ryuga. If you have time to visit Saffron City, I will certainly give you a warm reception."
Arriving at the Seafoam Islands coast, Sabrina bowed slightly to Ryuga and extended her hand in farewell.
Articuno had already been captured, and she needed to report back to Giovanni and send Articuno back to the base.
"I will definitely go if I have time, but I still hope Miss Sabrina can be a bit more feminine. Being so cold is truly a waste of Miss Sabrina's beauty and figure."
Ryuga held Sabrina's small hand, a slight smirk on his lips, teasing her.
Upon hearing this, Sabrina's eyelid twitched, and the many Team Rocket members behind her kept their eyes down, indicating they saw and heard nothing.
"If possible, I also hope Ryuga can be more of a gentleman."
Sabrina took a deep breath, forcing a faint, awkward yet polite smile, and said calmly.
Femininity?
Does this girl need such a thing?
"Am I not very gentlemanly?"
Watching Sabrina board the ship and leave, Ryuga raised an eyebrow.
"Aren't you just a scoundrel?"
Marnie snorted, saying irritably.
Flirting in front of her, what a jerk!
"Let's go. Blaine must have made his choice by now."
Ryuga chuckled, completely unaffected by what had just happened.
Women?
Well, he was sorry, but teasing occasionally was enough.
Ryuga wasn't particularly serious about women he wasn't interested.
Vermilion City.
In a hidden alley corner, a man in a black Team Rocket uniform groaned and fell unconscious.
In front of him stood a middle-aged man wearing a hat.
"President, I've received news. Team Rocket will have an operation in Vermilion City soon, and high-ranking executives will participate."
The middle-aged man walked out of the alley, dialed a number, and spoke in a low voice.
He was Rose's confidant!
"Well done, thank you for your hard work. Come back first and tell me in detail." Rose's magnetic voice sounded from the phone.
"Yes!"
In a hotel room, Rose, who had hung up the phone, walked to the French window, looking out at the bustling Vermilion City.
A thriving city, and a huge port in the distance, with various ships docked within.
Vermilion City is the largest port city in Kanto, and one of the world's top port cities.
"Galar will definitely achieve it, definitely!"
Rose's deep eyes gleamed.
Compared to Kanto, Galar's prosperity was actually no less.
But its global recognitionā¦
The two were not on the same level at all, and this was precisely the direction Rose was striving for.
"For sustained prosperity and stability, energy is indispensable, and Eternatus is also an essential necessity!" Rose's hands were in his pockets, his calm face revealing nothing of his thoughts.
Although Team Rocket was the overlord of Kanto's underworld, he had no connections in Kanto whatsoever, making it too difficult to find Team Rocket.
Moreover, the executive he was looking for was clearly a high-ranking executive of Team Rocket.
But now there were finally clues.
He hoped everything would go smoothly.
...
Cinnabar Island.
"Blaine, what have you decided?"
Still in the same hotel, Ryuga asked Blaine with a faint smile.
Compared to yesterday, Blaine was noticeably more haggard today.
But that was understandable.
After all, he had to betray a close friend.
For someone as kind-hearted as Blaine, his heart must have been in torment.
"Three days from now, he will leave Kanto via the S.S. Anne."
Blaine's eyes under his sunglasses looked at Ryuga, and after a moment of silence, he said in a low voice.
This was the message Dr. Fuji had sent him.
He had no intention of deceiving Ryuga.
Given Team Rocket's nature, if they knew he was lying to themā¦
What wouldn't Team Rocket do?
Blaine dared not gamble.
Cinnabar Island was his hometown, the place where he grew up.
It held too many of his memories.
At the same time, it was also the home of too many people, their livelihood.
"The S.S. Anne, huh?"
Ryuga narrowed his eyes slightly.
He had some impression of this.
It was a world-renowned luxury cruise ship that sailed all over the world, and it had appeared in the original story as well.
"In that case, thank you very much, Blaine, for the information you provided. I'm truly grateful."
Putting aside his thoughts, Ryuga's lips curved slightly, and he smiled at Blaine.
"If possible, Team Rocket would still be very happy to welcome you back. As for the past, we will not pursue it."
"Forget it. I will never join Team Rocket." Blaine said with a grim face and a cold voice.
He hated Team Rocket too much at this moment.
How could he possibly join them again?
"Despicable and filthy. The Alliance will clean you guys up sooner or later."
"You won't be triumphant for long."
"The Dragon-type Family actually produced a junior like you. This is their greatest shame!"
Blaine said in a deep voice.
He now had no goodwill whatsoever towards Team Rocket.
Threatening the entire Cinnabar Island to make him provide information about his close friend was the most unbearable thing for Blaine.
Marnie blinked, because Blaine's words clearly included her.
Being cursed at to her face like this was truly Marnie's first experience.
Howeverā¦
What was even stranger was that Marnie felt no ripple in her heart, even finding it a bit odd, because she understood the beginning and end of it all, and she knew exactly why Blaine was lashing out at them like this.
And, without even thinking, Ryuga would thenā¦
Marnie's eyes darted sideways.
Sure enough, Ryuga's face showed a familiar smile.
"You really dare to say that, huh? Then I'll look forward to it."
The curve of Ryuga's lips grew wider.
The weak could only resort to such verbal sparring.
Everyone was like this.
"The regrettable thing is, even though I am such a villain, even if I stand before you, what can you do to me?"
Ryuga leaned forward slightly, tilting his head slightly as he looked at Blaine, speaking slowly.
"You!"
Blaine clenched his teeth, glaring at Ryuga.
"Yes, you can do nothing. You even have to betray a friend to protect what you want."
"After all, a mere minnow is just a minnow. You, who fall at a touch, are only capable of this much."
Ryuga's smile was exceptionally brilliant, so brilliant that it stung Blaine's eyes.
Blaine's body trembled slightly, a result of overwhelming anger.
But Blaine truly dared not.
He dared not make a move against Ryuga.
Because he was not Ryuga's opponent, and if he angered Ryuga because of it, then he would bring disaster to Cinnabar Island.
"From now on, just enjoy your retirement on Cinnabar Island. For someone your age, don't be like those young people who easily lose their temper. Your era has long passed."
Ryuga straightened his clothes, his handsome face bearing a smile, his unhurried tone giving off a sense of elegant gentleness.
Blaine remained silent.
At this moment, he seemed to have aged another dozen years.
"This day has been pleasant. Then, Elder Blaine, sayonara~"
Seeing this, Ryuga's lips curved even more.
He bowed slightly to Blaine, making his final farewell.
The purpose of coming to Cinnabar Island had been achieved.
It was time to leave.
...
It can be said that in Kanto, besides the most prosperous and largest Saffron City and the famous commercial city Celadon City, Vermilion City is the benchmark city of Kanto.
After half a day's journey by ship, Ryuga and Marnie arrived in Vermilion City from Cinnabar Island.
"It seems there are many more people than two days ago." Marnie said, looking around after leaving the dock.
A few days ago, they had taken a ship from Vermilion City to Cinnabar Island.
But compared to then, it seemed there were many more people coming and going in Vermilion City today.
And judging by their attire and demeanor, many seemed to be dignitaries.
"The S.S. Anne will arrive tomorrow. As a world-renowned luxury cruise ship, and only stopping at Vermilion City port once a year, naturally many people want to board it."
Ryuga, however, wasn't surprised, as the S.S. Anne was arriving soon.
Though called a luxury cruise ship, the S.S. Anne was actually a world-class cruise liner.
And such luxury cruise ships, symbolizing status, were most favored by nobles and successful individuals.
"I've heard of that too. The S.S. Anne sails all over the world, year after year without interruption, but I heard the tickets are very expensive." Marnie thought for a moment, tapping her chin.
She had indeed heard of such a highly renowned global cruise ship.
"It's useless, but it's very suitable for those who pursue a sense of self-importance." Ryuga said, a hint of mockery and sarcasm on his lips.
Compared to boarding a cruise ship to socialize and meet powerful and successful people.
He would rather use that time to train his main PokƩmon.
Walking and chatting, Ryuga and Marnie arrived at the entrance of the Vermilion City Gym.
"Please inform Lt. Surge that a friend has come to visit."
Ryuga said, walking to the Gym entrance and speaking to the bored Gym staff chatting at the door.
"Please wait."
The Gym staff looked Ryuga up and down, then went inside to announce him.
There was no clichƩd drama of snobbery, as they were a Gym that welcomed all comers.
Soon, Lt. Surge, tall and muscular, wearing a black vest, walked out of the main door and his eyes lit up when he saw Ryuga.
"Hey, Ryuga, long time no see."
Lt. Surge's fierce face, full of flesh, broke into a smile that could stop a child from crying, and he walked forward and gave Ryuga a heavy hug.
"Why didn't you contact me when you came to Vermilion City? I would have personally come to pick you up."
Then Lt. Surge put his arm around Ryuga's shoulder and laughed loudly, his cheerful nature fully displayed.
"Just got off the boat, and you're already ready to talk to me here?"
Ryuga chuckled. Lt. Surge was a tough and sturdy man.
Although his appearance was rough, he was actually very meticulous, but his cheerful personality was also genuine.
"Haha, please come in. Since you're on my turf, I definitely have to treat you well."
Lt. Surge laughed twice and escorted Ryuga into the Gym.
He was the Gym Leader of Vermilion Gym, so saying Vermilion City was his territory was indeed correct.
A Gym was actually much larger than ordinary people imagined.
Besides the battle arena, the Gym Leader's room was usually also inside the Gym.
Office.
Lt. Surge personally poured the drinks, and after clinking glasses with Ryuga, he drank it all in one gulp.
"Hey, it seems we haven't seen each other since we parted at the base last year, haha. A while ago, I heard someone say that Carr, that kid, complained about you to Boss Giovanni."
"You should have given him a good beating. That guy is still so annoying."
Wiping the wine from the corner of his mouth, Lt. Surge grinned and said to Ryuga with a smile.
The Three Beasts were high-ranking cadres within Team Rocket.
But even though they were all Team Rocket, an evil organization wouldn't have any sense of mutual affection.
In fact, the relationship between the Three Beasts and the Four Generals was not very good.
Because the Three Beasts were Giovanni's true confidants, highly valued by Giovanni, which naturally attracted jealousy.
And Lt. Surge also disliked Carr intensely, because in Lt. Surge's opinion, that stinky midget was simply arrogant and conceited.
"Complaining?"
Marnie, who was drinking Berry juice nearby, was stunned when she heard this.
Are members of an evil organization really that 'cute'?
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