Child Killer

Despite this, Chen Yue couldn't help but ask, "Does he become violent and attack people during his episodes?"

Ariana's eyes shifted, and she cleared her throat, avoiding eye contact.

Chen Yue:...

Alright, no need to answer, he understood.

Damn!

He found it hard to believe, "Is this how you treat new recruits who have just joined Team Rocket? You're sending him to accompany a lunatic home, and there's a good chance the lunatic might go berserk and attack him?"

Ariana gave a very honest answer, "I didn't expect you to be so straightforward in considering betrayal. I was thinking that if you refused, I would send you anyway. Whether he attacks you or not, it's beneficial for us."

If he got killed, it would conveniently eliminate the League's undercover agent. If he didn't, it would help soothe the man's emotions.

It was a win-win situation that no one would refuse.

Chen Yue:... Not simple at all! Team Rocket's officers were indeed cunning!

"Can I refuse now?" Chen Yue asked.

Ariana heartlessly shook her head, "Too late, hmph, you've already been locked on by him. If he goes home and doesn't see you, his alter ego will probably come out and go crazy again."

Chen Yue:...

Chen Yue didn't want to say anything. He left with Mimikyu, feeling utterly hopeless.

As the annual Dragon-type Pokemon Culture Festival approached, trainers from all over were gradually arriving in Celadon City.

For these wild trainers, getting dragged into a Pokemon battle by someone they met on the road could happen at any time. Therefore, they always had their strongest Pokemon with them to deal with such situations.

Every two steps Chen Yue took, he could see two unfamiliar trainers walking hand in hand into the park's grassy area, finding an open space, and engaging in a Pokemon battle.

He followed for a while, then tried to strike up conversations with other trainers on the street, emulating their behavior.

Chen Yue's goal was clear; he was still a novice and couldn't possibly beat those experienced trainers. So, he decided to find young kids who looked around ten years old to practice with.

"Hey, you look like a strong trainer. Would you be willing to have an intense and exciting Pokemon battle with me and my Pokemon partner?" Chen Yue said to a little boy in blue shorts.

The young Pidgey trainer had never encountered such a situation before and blushed with excitement. Without a second thought, he took out his newly received starter Pokemon and found an open space to battle.

Six minutes later, the young boy, with his Squirtle unable to battle, ran to the Pokemon Center in tears.

One of the Team Rocket operatives who had been monitoring Chen Yue from behind saw this scene and thought, "What kind of person is this? He even challenges little kids! His behavior is worse than Team Rocket's!"

Chen Yue didn't care. He rested with Mimikyu for a while, analyzed the shortcomings of the previous battle, and then continued to search for his next target on the streets.

Half a day later, a guy nicknamed the "Child Killer" became famous in Celadon City.

Every ten-year-old rookie trainer turned pale when they heard this nickname and referred to him as the "devil."

The devil would use various sweet words to captivate children into Pokemon battles with him. However, once they agreed, their fate would be quite miserable.

It was said that Nurse Joy at the Pokemon Center had received over fifty crying trainers in just one morning, leaving her hands almost exhausted.

When Chen Yue heard this rumor while taking Mimikyu to the Pokemon Center to recover, he couldn't believe it. It couldn't be that exaggerated...

Blaming him was unreasonable; the fault lay with those weak little kids.

As Chen Yue was about to leave, he saw the young boy he had made cry earlier pushing open the doors of the Pokemon Center, carrying his fainted Pidgey.

Their eyes met, and tears welled up in the young boy's eyes.

It was this devil!

Chen Yue:...

To avoid any misunderstandings, he quickly left the scene and returned to Team Rocket Ariana's office at the agreed-upon time.

Ariana's lips curled into a teasing smile. "Child Killer, not bad!"

Chen Yue: "It's all fabricated. I've already had a lawyer handle it."

Ariana was amused by his response, and after a while, she calmed down under Chen Yue's accusing gaze. She cleared her throat and said, "Dr. Fuji's work hours are almost over. I need to give you a few instructions."

"Alright," Chen Yue nodded, listening seriously.

Ariana continued, "First, always keep your Pokemon with you and don't put them in Poke Balls. Second, don't ask about things that don't concern you. Third, do whatever Dr. Fuji asks of you. His delusions are severe, so under these circumstances, don't ever say anything like your daughter being fake or an illusion."

"Although he's just a professor, he has many fierce Pokemon on his estate, and I don't think your Mimikyu would be able to handle them."

"I understand," Chen Yue's expression became more serious. If he compared this scenario to a game, Team Rocket was like a beginner's village, and Dr. Fuji's estate was undoubtedly a high-difficulty nightmare dungeon.

But at this point, he had no choice but to face it head-on.

Ariana, seeing his nervousness, reassured him, "Don't worry, once we eliminate Dr. Fuji's alter ego, he's a very calm and kind person. There won't be any danger when you're around him."

Chen Yue:... Suddenly felt it was even scarier.

What if he was having a pleasant conversation with the main personality, and the alter ego suddenly appeared, wielding a kitchen knife and thrusting it into his throat? Just thinking about it was terrifying.

Chen Yue looked at Mimikyu, who had reached level eighteen in just the morning, and his heart calmed slightly.

While they were talking, Dr. Fuji had already walked over in their direction.

He had shed his white lab coat and was now wearing a coffee-colored woolen overcoat, along with round golden-rimmed glasses, giving him the air of a scholarly gentleman.

At a glance, you couldn't tell that he suffered from so many serious mental illnesses.

"Let's go," Ariana whispered to Chen Yue. "I hope I'll get to see you again."

Chen Yue:...

"Hello," Dr. Fuji calmly extended his hand.

Chen Yue shook hands with him.

Dr. Fuji's face lit up with a joyful smile, like an old father showing off his accomplished child. "My daughter is very lovely; you'll definitely like her!"

"I think so too," Chen Yue replied with an unchanged expression.

He followed Dr. Fuji out of the base, sitting in the man's car as they left Celadon Game Corner.

Dr. Fuji glanced at Mimikyu in Chen Yue's arms through the rearview mirror and casually said, "Mimikyu, I remember this is a little Pokemon from the Alola region, are you from there?"

Chen Yue casually lied, "That's right."

"Ah, I've heard that Alola has wonderful beaches and the sea. When I have time in the future, I'll definitely take my daughter there to see," Dr. Fuji said with anticipation.

Chen Yue discreetly gathered information, "Does your daughter really like the sea? Can I know her name? I feel like we must have a lot in common."

Dr. Fuji nodded, "That's right, her name is Amber. I took her to Vermilion City to see the sea before, but it's developed too quickly there. The seaside is all occupied by huge container ships and docks, and it doesn't look good at all."

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