Chapter 45: Pokemon: I Transmigrated Twice [45]
Surrounded by a group of influential figures, Rihua felt an unsettling experience that left her feeling as if she were sitting on pins and needles.
Lance was the first to break the silence.
"As the first person in the house to encounter Joker two nights ago, do you know the purpose of his intrusion?"
Rihua hesitated, recalling the event. She opened her mouth several times but couldn't bring herself to speak.
If Joker wasn't lying, his intentions were indeed good—he suspected Aldus, a member of the Elite Four in the Indigo League, or rather the family of the Johto Region's wealthiest person, Mr. Caishen, of ulterior motives.
The wild Pokémon locked in her family's storage room were unlikely to seek revenge on humans, let alone coexist peacefully as domesticated Pokémon. It was laughable.
After Joker's explanation, Rihua found herself agreeing. Someone of Aldus's caliber should have easily understood this basic principle.
But how could she say that aloud? Accusing one of the Elite Four would undoubtedly cause irreparable damage. Besides, Mr. Caishen was someone her father was eager to befriend.
"I... I don't know. I just wanted to check on the Pokémon in the storage room, and that's when I ran into Joker and his companion."
Rihua lowered her head, forcing out the words.
"I see..."