” “How does Brother Gray show up everywhere~” Red complained while controlling Little Red as he walked toward the researcher.
Green could not help but agree.
“Wasn’t he like this when we were traveling back then?
Always appearing and disappearing mysteriously.
Sometimes I seriously suspected he was secretly following us around…” As they got closer, they confirmed it was indeed that familiar handsome face.
[Handsome Researcher: Hmm?
Red, are you interested in space travel too?] [Handsome Researcher: Ahem, let me tell you a secret.
There are Pokémon beyond outer space as well!
If you ever obtain a strange stone, bring it to me.] “Pokémon from outer space…
a strange stone?” Red rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
“Does this count as triggering a hidden storyline?” “Obviously.
Do you think Brother Gray would randomly spawn on the roadside for no reason?
Think back to before.
Whenever you encountered some difficult problem, didn’t he always happen to appear?” Green responded with her usual sarcasm before falling into thought while staring at the dialogue box.
“Pokémon from outer space…
It seems this game is hiding far more things than I imagined.” “If you don’t know, just call him and ask~ Anyway, he only answers your calls.” Green suddenly chimed in, sounding slightly resentful.
“That guy…
he usually won’t give a direct answer.” Blue rubbed his forehead.
Whenever he remembered Gray’s occasional habit of speaking in riddles, his head started hurting.
“Besides, this is obviously part of the game’s storyline.
It’s clearly meant for us to explore ourselves.” “Everyone…
the interaction isn’t over yet!” Yellow reminded them softly.
Sure enough, the handsome researcher on the screen spoke again.
[Handsome Researcher: Oh, right.
Mt.
Moon has been rather unsafe lately.
Be careful when you head there for an adventure.
Here, take this.] [Red received Running Shoes from the Handsome Researcher!] [Handsome Researcher: Your mother asked me to pass these on to you.
As your Pokémon grow stronger, you’ll also be able to borrow their strength to cross obstacles more quickly.] [Handsome Researcher: But remember, some cities prohibit flying overhead.
If you’re traveling on a Flying-type Pokémon, make sure to land beforehand.
Also…
if you have time, visit home more often.
Your mother misses you very much.] The interaction ended.
The handsome researcher gave Little Red an encouraging look before turning around and immersing himself in studying the space exhibit once more.
“Pokémon transportation system…” Blue immediately saw through the mechanic and sighed in admiration.
“This level of freedom…
it’s honestly unimaginable.” “Yeah…” Red had just begun responding when his eyes suddenly narrowed.
He pointed toward an inconspicuous corner of the exhibition hall.
“Look over there!” Everyone followed the direction of his finger.
Hidden within the shadows stood two figures dressed in sharp black uniforms, quietly conversing with one another.
“Team Rocket!
Brother Gray really dares to put anything into the game!
Looks like the story ahead won’t simply be about challenging the Pokémon League anymore~” Blue cried out in surprise before revealing an excited grin.
“You think Uncle Giovanni will go complain to him when he sees his organization cast as the villains?
Honestly, I’d love to see those two fight.” “Ah…
Brother Gray won’t get into trouble, right?” Yellow’s heart immediately tightened with worry.
“Don’t worry.” Red quickly reassured her.
“I can’t guarantee anything else, but the two of them actually have a pretty good relationship.” “Go listen to what they’re saying.” Blue rarely took the initiative to direct Red these days, which showed how much he cared about Team Rocket’s activities.
Red controlled Little Red, pretending to casually stroll past the two men while secretly listening in.
[Man in Black A: The capture operation from a few days ago actually failed!
The Boss is furious!] [Man in Black B: Sigh!
You can’t blame us entirely!
Who would’ve thought we’d set up such a perfect trap and be just moments away from catching that legendary Mythical Pokémon, Mew, only for something unexpected to happen?] [Man in Black A: Don’t remind me!
There were over sixty of us!
Yet we got completely beaten by a single guy who didn’t even have a Pokémon with him!
Mew took the opportunity to escape too!] [Man in Black B: Fortunately, we’ve received new intelligence!
Mew escaped to Mt.
Moon!
The other squads have already gone ahead.
We just need to provide support…] “Mew!
That’s exactly the same objective Team Rocket had back then!
They even included a Pokémon like that in the game?” Red looked astonished before a trace of regret appeared on his face.
“I felt depressed for a long time because I never managed to form a bond with Mew back then.” Unlike Red’s straightforward thinking, Blue’s thoughts ran much deeper.
A mythical Pokémon…
If Mew existed in the game, then the other legendary and mythical Pokémon almost certainly existed as well.
Information of this magnitude…
Brother Gray had actually revealed it openly.
Blue admitted that he himself did not possess such courage.
Then again, that was exactly why Gray was someone he respected.
Mew…
Following normal game logic, perhaps it could really become a partner.
Maybe this time he could make up for the regret he carried back then.
[Man in Black A: Seriously, how much longer are you going to keep eavesdropping?!] [Man in Black B: Grab him!
Don’t let him get away!] “They noticed me too?!” Red stared at the screen in disbelief.
Green mercilessly mocked him.
“You call that casually passing by?
You walked past them over a dozen times within a single minute.
Anyone would think something was wrong with your brain.” “Stop chatting and run!” Seeing Little Red surrounded by the two intimidating men in black, Yellow hurriedly reminded them.
“Run away from them?” Red raised an eyebrow.
The thought had never even crossed his mind.
Seeing the two men about to pull out their Poké Balls, he immediately chose to strike first.
“Pikachu!
Thunderbolt!” The Pikachu sitting on Little Red’s shoulder still looked somewhat reluctant.
However, perhaps because they had spent so much time walking around together and building a little friendship, it ultimately obeyed.
Brilliant electric light surged forward.
The two men froze instantly while reaching for their Poké Balls.
Their bodies convulsed violently.
Black smoke rose from them as they collapsed stiffly onto the ground.
Strictly speaking, a Pikachu at this level should not have been capable of learning Thunderbolt.
Red had never checked the data.
He simply shouted the move’s name.
And Pikachu somehow actually used it.
It was…
Ridiculous.
The enormous commotion immediately attracted every security guard and staff member in the exhibition hall.
People quickly gathered around the scene.
Green instantly took over the conversation.
Little Red stood there with complete composure.
His speech was calm and coherent.
Within just a few sentences, he successfully transformed the two charred men on the floor into terrorists attempting to destroy the museum’s precious exhibits, while portraying himself as a brave young hero who had courageously thwarted their evil plot in time.
‘I’m really glad Green is our friend…’ Red sighed from the bottom of his heart.
This ability to twist black into white…
no, to turn danger into safety…
Was absolutely incredible.
Green proudly snorted and raised her chin.
Red then looked toward the Pikachu perched on Little Red’s shoulder.
The little mouse seemed rather pleased with itself.
Tentatively, Red said: “We’ve spent this much time hanging out together.
You should listen to commands now, right?
Whatever.
Let’s go challenge the Gym first!” The decision was finalized immediately.
Once again, Little Red stood before the heavy doors of Pewter Gym.
The moment he pushed them open, he collided headfirst with someone rushing out from inside.
It was Little Blue.
This time, Little Blue could not even be bothered to throw out any taunts.
As they brushed past one another, he merely shot Little Red a vicious glare.
Then he ran off without looking back.
Even his retreating figure radiated frustration and resentment.
“Tsk.
Too late.
He still got the Gym Badge before me.” Red commented casually.
Then, completely lacking self-awareness, he added: “How rude.
We’re rivals and partners, yet he didn’t even say hello when we met.” He completely ignored the reason why Little Blue had become like this in the first place.
(End of Chapter)