"It's here, Eternatus~"
Outside a massive room, Ryuu Shiro's handsome face was filled with an irrepressible smile, his crimson eyes burning with anticipation as he gazed at the room ahead.
He could feel it—Eternatus was inside!
"Tyranitar, shatter these shackles."
Taking a few steps back, Ryuu Shiro gave the order to the Tyranitar beside him without hesitation.
The most powerful and evil legendary Pokémon of the Galar region would be unleashed by his own hands!
"Tyra~!"
Tyranitar roared, its mouth once again gathering destructive black energy.
"Milotic, Hydro Pump!"
At that moment, a woman's voice, laced with suppressed anger, rang out.
A massive column of water shot toward Tyranitar at high speed.
"So, you've come to interfere after all."
Ryuu Shiro's eyes narrowed slightly as he turned to look in the direction of the voice. It was Oleana, standing in front of a Milotic as beautiful as a water serpent.
He had noticed Oleana earlier when he was walking in. This woman was quite famous in the Galar region, and Ryuu Shiro certainly knew who she was.
Tyranitar naturally noticed the Hydro Pump and turned its head, the Hyper Beam in its mouth now aimed at the incoming attack.
The Hydro Pump and Hyper Beam collided violently, but to Oleana's dismay, after a brief struggle, the Hyper Beam overpowered the Hydro Pump!
And it continued to push the water attack back!
"Protect!"
Milotic, clearly well-trained, instantly formed a green protective barrier, blocking the Hyper Beam.
The explosion echoed, and dust filled the air.
When the dust settled, Milotic, slightly panting, came into Ryuu Shiro's view. Behind Milotic, Oleana's beautiful face was now tinged with frustration.
"I must admit, I didn't expect the renowned workaholic Miss Oleana to be such a skilled Trainer."
Ryuu Shiro raised an eyebrow, his eyes shamelessly roaming over Oleana's figure. Though his words were complimentary, his tone and demeanor were deliberately provocative, giving off a flippant vibe.
"Who are you? And why have you broken into this factory?"
Oleana forced herself to calm down, though Ryuu Shiro's gaze was infuriating!
His eyes kept wandering over her chest and legs. Damn it, ever since she became Rose's secretary, no one had dared to look at her so disrespectfully!
But Oleana knew she had to stay composed. Though their encounter had been brief, she already understood that this young man, who didn't look very old, was absurdly strong!
The Tyranitar line was praised as pseudo-legendary Pokémon, and ordinary people couldn't possibly own one, especially one of such high caliber.
Though she knew the intruder was dangerous, the meticulous Oleana realized she needed to remain calm.
"Pure White. It's a pleasure to meet the beautiful Miss Oleana."
Ryuu Shiro gave Oleana a gentlemanly bow, introducing himself with a smile.
Though he was arrogant and self-assured, Ryuu Shiro still had the manners befitting someone from the prestigious Dragon Clan.
"White?"
Oleana frowned deeply. "Pure White" but she had never heard of this name.
A Trainer this powerful shouldn't be unknown. Or perhaps this was just a pseudonym?
"Perhaps Miss Oleana doesn't know me, but that's alright. This, however, you might recognize."
Ryuu Shiro grinned, tossing something toward Oleana.
He wasn't in a hurry. Eternatus was right within his grasp, so he could afford to take his time. He knew Oleana had likely called for reinforcements, but so what?
They were just a bunch of small fry.
Oleana caught the small object Ryuu Shiro had thrown. It was a silver badge, very simple, with a capital "R" on it.
Her mind raced, and she quickly recalled the meaning of this letter.
"Team Rocket!"
Oleana's expression shifted. Though Galar was far from Kanto, as someone who handled most of Rose's affairs, she remembered.
The evil organization that loomed over Kanto's underworld—Team Rocket!
"Miss Oleana is indeed well-informed. Allow me to formally introduce myself. I am White, a high-ranking executive of Team Rocket."
Ryuu Shiro's smile widened. Even if she wasn't deeply familiar with it, someone like Oleana would naturally keep tabs on information from other regions.
And the massive evil organization that now dominated Kanto's underworld, Team Rocket, was certainly within her knowledge.
Why had he joined Team Rocket? For moments like this, of course!
"…Team Rocket has already set its sights on the Galar region? How arrogant."
Oleana took a deep breath, her sharp eyes fixed on Ryuu Shiro as she spoke in a low voice.
Team Rocket, an evil organization that had grown to dominate Kanto in just over a decade, was no small threat.
But Oleana had never expected this person to be from Team Rocket, especially since Kanto and Galar were separated by an ocean!
Moreover, the Kanto League was Team Rocket's main enemy. How could they dare to provoke the Galar League now?
How utterly absurd!
"Chairman Rose is away in the Kalos region for discussions, and Champion Leon is deep in the Crown Tundra for training, temporarily unreachable. Isn't this the perfect opportunity?"
Ryuu Shiro chuckled, his relaxed tone and demeanor reflecting his current ease.
Yes, he had chosen this time, when both Rose and Leon were absent, to boldly invade the Energy Plant!
In the entire Galar region, the only person who could make Ryuu Shiro take things seriously was Leon.
As for Raihan?
Sorry, but Ryuu Shiro didn't even consider him a threat.