Chapter 20: Pokemon: I Transmigrated Twice [20]
"It seems he's been hired by some real estate group over in Johto, so he didn't come," Bruno recalled.
"Tch, always mingling with those shady financial groups..."
Lorelei's tone dripped with disdain, though she refrained from saying much more about the senior Elite Four member, who was far older and more experienced than herself.
"Anyway, spread the word and make sure everyone is cautious of that Joker," Goodshow concluded, wrapping up the meeting.
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Johto Region, Cianwood City
Stephen had been holding Anders captive for some time now.
"Stephen-kun, how's it going?"
Seeing Stephen emerge from the basement, Giovanni asked with mild interest.
Stephen had made further modifications to the seaside house. The first floor was equipped with diagnostic instruments and microscopes, the kind you'd typically see in a medical lab. As for things that couldn't see the light of day... those were hidden away in the secret basement.
"Not very durable—didn't last more than a couple of rounds before croaking."