Chapter 228: Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [228] [50 PS]
In this rescue operation, Celosia and Malva shared the role of commanders, each with distinct responsibilities.
Malva, leveraging her status as a member of the Elite Four, worked from within the Kanto League to gather intelligence and establish a channel for negotiation with Team Rocket.
Her goal was to secure Aliana's release without resorting to violence.
Celosia, on the other hand, was the contingency plan. If negotiations failed, she was tasked with leading Team Flare's elite members to rescue Aliana from Team Rocket by force.
"How's Malva's side progressing? Any updates?" Celosia turned to ask one of her subordinates.
Since they had split up during the journey, Celosia wasn't privy to Malva's current status.
"Lady Malva's flight is scheduled to arrive in Kanto tonight," the subordinate replied after checking the flight information. "However, she mentioned needing additional time to prepare."
"So, how much longer do I have to stay in this submarine? Even my coffee is reduced to these canned ones," Celosia muttered with evident dissatisfaction, draining the canned coffee in one gulp.
Still, before her departure, Leader Lysandre had given strict instructions to act with utmost caution.
As the team's trump card, she was not to reveal herself until after Malva's negotiations with Team Rocket had concluded.
Despite her frustrations, Celosia had no choice but to wait until Malva made contact with Team Rocket before taking any action.