Team Rocket's Second-in-Command!

"What's wrong? Something on your mind?"

Luo Yuan casually pulled out his Pokédex, which he'd barely used since setting out on his journey, and waved it at Blaine.

"A Pokédex? Huh... well, alright then, rookie Trainer."

Seeing the Pokédex, Blaine couldn't help but grumble internally—seems like all the rookie Trainers these days were total monsters.

He gave Luo Yuan a closer look.

After careful consideration, Blaine had to admit Luo Yuan didn't look like a Team Rocket member.

After all...

Rocket may have wealth, but none of their agents flaunted it with high-end gear from Silph Co. like Luo Yuan did.

With his doubts about Luo Yuan's Rocket affiliation mostly dispelled, Blaine relaxed a little.

"Never expected you to find me here."

While talking, Blaine mulled over his hiding spot—clearly, if a "rookie Trainer" had managed to track him down, then Rocket couldn't be far behind.