Chapter 5: Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [5]
Thanks to his newly acquired "Fishing Expert" skill, Luo Yuan's movements were seamless, reeling in the line with practiced finesse.
Misty, watching nearby, couldn't help but be impressed.
Growing up in the Cerulean Gym, she was no stranger to Water-type Pokémon, and she'd picked up quite a bit about fishing. Seeing Luo Yuan's technique and the focus in his gaze, she realized he was no rookie—it was clear his skill level was beyond what she'd initially assumed.
Meanwhile, Luo Yuan was too focused on his line to notice Misty's reaction. He could tell right away that whatever he'd hooked was something special. The weight felt different.
A shadow broke the surface, pulled up by the line, and landed on the shore.
"This is...!" Misty's eyes widened as she recognized it.
Luo Yuan looked over as well.
"Dra~"
A blue, serpentine Pokémon lay coiled on the ground, water droplets shimmering on its sleek body. It looked up at Luo Yuan and Misty with wary eyes, clearly on guard.
"A Dratini!" Misty gasped.
Dratini?