Chapter 162 - 162: Taking the Initiative
Cain smiled innocently and nodded to show his understanding.
"Would you like something to eat? I was just about to start a barbecue," Cain offered as he took out an assortment of materials and tools.
He looked like a trainer in the middle of a survival training exercise, which, along with his League ID card, dispelled 90% of the two men's suspicions. After all, Cain looked quite young, and if they put themselves in his shoes, they wouldn't be so calm in these situations at his age.
"Haha, now that you mention it, I actually am a bit hungry," one of the men said, touching his stomach and laughing.
They had been fighting Team Rocket all day with barely any time to eat.
The other man nodded as well, though he was a bit more cautious, knowing it was wise to stay alert in the wild.
Cain didn't mind their attitude and began roasting the meat. His Pokémon also showed signs of impatience, making everything seem perfectly natural.
The men hadn't called out their own Pokémon but kept their Poké Balls within reach so they could react quickly if something happened.
They also positioned themselves strategically so that if Cain's Pokémon exhibited any unusual behavior, they would have enough time to respond and summon their own Pokémon for defense.
It wasn't that they felt invincible, but Cain's Pokémon, although not weak, didn't worry them too much. That's why they weren't paying close attention.
One reason they hadn't brought out their Pokémon was that they had already fed them after a long day of battling, preferring to let them rest in their Poké Balls.