Chapter 258: Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [258]
Malva stood frozen, staring at the deep gouge in the ground left by the tentacle. Her heart raced with lingering fear.
If she had been even a second slower, that strike would have pierced straight through Houndoom's body.
For the first time, she felt genuinely relieved that she had surrendered early.
Luo Yuan looked at her and clicked his tongue, as though disappointed about something.
The expression on his face made Malva swallow nervously. Her opinion of Luo Yuan became even grimmer.
Malva tore her gaze away from her Pokémon, took a deep breath, and addressed Luo Yuan.
"Perhaps we can negotiate..."
"Negotiate?" Luo Yuan's ever-present smile didn't falter. "Forgive me for being blunt, but you don't seem to be in a position to negotiate."
"We came here with sincerity—"
"Sincerity? Are you referring to the submarine or the Team Flare operatives who snuck into Kanto?" Luo Yuan interrupted, his tone dripping with sarcasm.
Malva's face turned pale, but she forced herself to continue.