The different effects the Rainbow Wing showed in the Director’s hand compared to Ash’s hand immediately made some museum staff members who had been thinking crooked thoughts abandon their ideas.
A broken feather that constantly radiated negative emotions when held was naturally useless.
“Ash, hurry and put the feather away,” Misty reminded him, as if she had sensed the greed of those museum employees.
Ash nodded slightly.
Naturally, he understood that as well.
However, he had already considered these things when he took out the Rainbow Wing.
These people were not Trainers and did not have Pokémon on them, so even if they had crooked thoughts, Ash was not afraid at all.
“The feather seems to have dimmed a little…” Ash picked up the Rainbow Wing and discovered that its luster had clearly become much duller.
It seemed that after healing the Director and restoring life to the fossilized egg, the energy contained within it had been consumed.
“I wonder if this feather still has any use.”
Since it had saved a life, Ash would not feel heartbroken even if the feather lost its power.
But after learning of the Rainbow Wing’s miraculous effects, Ash valued it even more.
He carefully put it away.
Only then did Ash stand up and pat the dust off his body.
He recalled Pidgeotto into its Poké Ball.
After finishing all that, Ash said to the others, “Team Rocket has already been driven away, and you’re out of danger now.
We’ll be leaving.”
After hearing this, Misty and Brock also recalled their Pokémon.
Originally, they had not intended to directly clash with Team Rocket.
They had only stepped forward because they could not stand by and watch helplessly as Team Rocket bullied a defenseless old man.
Now that the special incident had ended, Ash and his group’s journey should continue.
“Young man, wait.”
Just as Ash and the others were about to set off and continue forward, the Director stopped Ash.
“Is there something else?” Ash turned back and asked calmly.
The two sides had only met by chance.
Ash had only saved him because of the choice in his heart, so he had not expected any reward.
But if the other party intended to repay kindness with enmity and steal the Rainbow Wing, then Ash’s fists would not be polite either.
Ever since his intelligence had improved, Ash’s super wisdom had told him that there was nothing in the world that super strength could not solve.
“Young man, you did not only help me.
You also saved this little one’s life.” The Director raised the Pokémon Egg in his hand.
This Pokémon Egg had already changed from a dead object into a living thing filled with life.
Contained within it was a Pokémon ready to descend into this world at any time.
“Perhaps this little one was perfectly preserved from ancient times until now precisely to wait for this moment.”
“Since you revived it, please take it with you on your journey.”
The Director handed over the Pokémon Egg.
Ash hesitated for a moment, but still accepted it.
He should take on the corresponding responsibility.
“And this is my business card.
If you need any help, please feel free to contact me.” The Director took out his business card from his pocket.
Ash accepted them one by one.
“Thank you, sir.
I’ll take good care of this egg.” Ash waved goodbye to the Director.
After the Director left, a staff member immediately could not help saying to him, “Director, according to League regulations, complete fossils or fossilized eggs must be handed over if they are discovered.”
The Director waved his hand.
“I’ll take care of this matter…”
He thought for a moment, and inspiration suddenly flashed through his mind.
“Team Rocket attacked Mt.
Moon’s fossil collection site, stole the Aerodactyl and Anorith fossils, and destroyed a large number of fossils, including several fossilized eggs and several unknown Pokémon fossils.”
“It just so happens that some fossils were damaged recently during excavation because of mistakes made by the people under me.
We’ll dump all of that blame onto Team Rocket.
Evil organizations exist precisely to balance the books, after all.”
…
After walking out of Mt.
Moon…
The sky was clear and bright.
White clouds floated above like thick cotton candy, making people unable to resist wanting to take a bite.
Seeing the light of day again, Ash, Misty, and Brock could not help stretching comfortably.
“Great!
We finally made it out of Mt.
Moon.
Cerulean City is up ahead!” Brock looked at the road sign in front of him and could not help smiling.
“Hm?
Why is there writing under this road sign?” Brock narrowed his already small eyes even further.
Ash and Misty leaned closer and discovered a line of text written beneath the road sign with a black marker.
[Gary was here.
Ash is a big idiot.]
After clearly reading the words, veins immediately bulged on Ash’s forehead.
He gritted his teeth in anger.
“Damn you, Gary!
I’ll definitely catch up to you!”
As Ash spoke, he took Pikachu and strode toward Cerulean City.
“Who’s Gary?” Brock asked curiously.
Misty spread her hands somewhat helplessly.
“He’s Professor Oak’s grandson, and also Ash’s rival.”
Brock nodded thoughtfully, but he did not notice the complicated look in Misty’s eyes beside him.
Cerulean City was also Misty’s hometown.
According to the original plan, Misty had used Ash to escort her back to Cerulean City.
Now that they had returned to Cerulean City, there was no need for her to continue traveling with Ash anymore.
But after spending this time together, Misty had long since developed feelings of friendship toward Ash.
If they really had to part ways, she would still feel very reluctant.
And most importantly, that guy Ash would definitely challenge the Cerulean Gym.
If Ash found out that she was also a member of the Cerulean Gym, the scene would definitely become very awkward.
“Ahem.
Brock, let’s go.
Since we’ve reached Cerulean City, I’m planning to go to a bicycle shop and see if I can buy a bicycle.” Misty cleared her throat and pushed Brock along as they caught up to Ash.
…
Deep within Cerulean Cave.
Proton stared at the figure before him with a grave expression.
It was a humanoid Pokémon whose entire body was wrapped in steel machinery.
At this moment, Team Rocket members lay scattered all over the ground beside Proton.
Even his Pokémon had all lost the ability to battle.
Even though he was one of Team Rocket’s executives, before this artificial Pokémon, he was as insignificant as an ant and utterly unable to withstand a single blow.
“Impossible!
How could your strength have increased so quickly!” Proton screamed in disbelief, almost breaking down.
The humanoid Pokémon’s body slowly floated upward.
Invisible psychic power became almost tangible, as if it were about to crush everything around it into pieces.
“Humans… Team Rocket…”
“The young Trainer named Ash inside Mt.
Moon… and a feather with a powerful aura…”
The humanoid Pokémon’s eyes kept flickering.
Its brain seemed to be rapidly receiving this information.
It did not take Proton seriously at all and began flying toward the outside of the cave.
“I will go find the owner of that feather.
He may be a decent opponent.”
After saying that, the humanoid Pokémon directly ignored Proton and flew out of Cerulean Cave.
Only a scene of utter devastation remained in the depths of the cave, along with Proton, whose entire worldview had collapsed.