Chapter 159 - 159: Entering the Fifth Floor
It wasn't clear how the League had caused so much commotion earlier, but the solid wall of the office now had fine cracks.
Cain returned to the place, finding the office empty.
With his Slowpoke by his side, Cain left the office. In his previous life, he had cleared both the fourth and fifth floors several times, so he knew the area well. This familiarity was one of the reasons he dared to take advantage of the confusion.
The place was completely deserted; the Team Rocket researchers had evacuated long ago, and the fighters were on the upper floors, battling the League.
He encountered no obstacles along his way. The doors that usually required authorization opened easily before him. All Cain needed to do was place his hand on the small computer next to the door, and his system would hack it, opening the door without leaving a trace.
In less than five minutes, Cain reached the entrance leading from the fourth to the fifth floor.
Meanwhile, the League members, advancing while fighting Team Rocket members, had only reached the second floor. At this rate, Cain could be miles away before they reached the fifth floor.
However, Cain hesitated in front of the fifth-floor entrance.
He recalled the words of the Team Rocket Senior Officer: he already had access to the fifth floor and was there to copy and destroy the database. If Cain entered now, he would most likely encounter him, and given that Senior Officer's strength, Cain would stand no chance.
He withdrew the hand that was about to activate the door lock, quickly assessing the situation.
Just as he was considering whether the risk was too high and if he should abandon the mission, sounds of battle came from the third floor.