Chapter 299: Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [299] [100 PS]
The thought that Xerosic might betray him crossed Lysandre's mind, but he quickly shook it off.
Xerosic was one of his most trusted subordinates, even more reliable than Malva. If Xerosic had betrayed Team Flare, it would mean that no one in the organization could be trusted.
But if Xerosic hadn't turned against him, then why hadn't he arrived yet? And why hadn't he activated the base's defense systems as instructed?
Doubt crept into Lysandre's heart.
On the opposite side of the room, Luo Yuan, who had been closely observing Lysandre's every move, noticed his momentary distraction.
"Deoxys, Psychic!"
A powerful surge of psychic energy radiated from Deoxys, slamming into Mienshao just as it tried to dodge Gengar's attack.
The Psychic move hit Mienshao with devastating effectiveness. The Fighting-type Pokémon collapsed, unable to continue battling.
"Damn it..." Lysandre cursed under his breath, realizing the situation was slipping out of his control.
"Chandelure, Will-O-Wisp!"
Ghostly purple flames ignited around Chandelure, lashing out toward Gengar.