Chapter 297: Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [297] [40 PS]
Clad in black uniforms with a bold red "R" on their chests, accompanied by the signature Koffing and Arbok, the invaders were unmistakable.
Even if Lysandre had been slow to realize, he now knew—Team Rocket was here.
As he watched the intruders and recalled Chalmers's earlier report about Malva's disappearance, Lysandre quickly pieced the situation together.
Malva had only just returned from Kanto, and now Team Rocket was invading their base. Coupled with her unexplained disappearance and subsequent reappearance, Lysandre couldn't deny it anymore.
"Has Malva betrayed us?" Chalmers asked, his voice tinged with disbelief.
Lysandre didn't answer directly. Instead, he issued a command.
"I'll find Malva myself. You handle these Rockets! Also, have Xerosic secure the critical parts of the lab."
Even amidst the chaos, Lysandre's mind remained sharp.
From his perspective, this was still Team Flare's turf. Though caught off guard, they had the advantage of numbers and familiarity with the environment.
To him, the intruders weren't a significant threat. Finding Malva, who held an extensive knowledge of Team Flare's secrets, was his top priority.
However, just as Lysandre turned to act, a loud explosion rocked the room.