Elves: Angler's Rainy Day Team

Chapter 963, Find Out

It was the 48th day of my stay in the Orange Islands, and it was drizzling.

The dense rain curtain casts a hazy veil over the whole world. The air is filled with a damp breath and the sky is filled with fine drizzles.

Yu Hai slept in the warm bed until he woke up naturally. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the window and sprinkled on his messy hair.

He simply stretched, yawned, and went to the bathroom to wash up, then fed the elves breakfast. Watching the elves eating happily, a faint smile appeared on his face.

Afterwards, he straightened his clothes, put on a light black windbreaker, dark blue jeans, and a pair of black sneakers, and went out to the street.

Pedestrians were coming and going on the street, cars were shuttling through it, raindrops hit the ground, splashing small water droplets. He randomly found a restaurant to sit down. There were quite a few people in the restaurant, and the sounds of lively conversation and the clatter of tableware were intertwined.

He sat by the window, looking at the rain outside. After thinking for a while, he ordered a simple lunch and planned to take the next action after finishing the meal.

Finding Team Rocket's research base is not a hasty matter. As a prosperous city, Golden City has a vast area and numerous buildings. It is not easy to find a secret research base in it. He must narrow the search range.

He sat at the dining table, tapping the table lightly with his hand and fell into deep thought. First of all, he could rule out the wild. If the research base was in the wild, given the huge scale of the laboratory, the vehicles transporting supplies came one after another, and it would be impossible to hide their whereabouts, and they would be easily discovered.

If the research base is placed in the city, how can Team Rocket hide the base without people noticing anything unusual?

He frowned and thought seriously. There was only one possibility, that was disguise.

In this way, the target range would be much smaller. He silently calculated in his mind and decided to first exclude residential areas, where a large number of residents lived, with complex personnel and regular living schedules, which were not suitable for hiding large-scale research bases.

The stadium will only be busy during specific game times, and it is unlikely to be crowded at other times.

The commercial street is bustling with people coming and going all day long, so it is impossible to conceal that vehicles are transporting large amounts of supplies.

The same is true for entertainment venues and hotels. There are so many people and eyes that any abnormality will be discovered, not to mention that these places are high-risk areas.

In addition to these buildings, the city also has department stores, game centers, clubs, hospitals, schools, libraries, museums, factories, warehouses, technology companies and other buildings...

He narrowed his eyes slightly and continued to analyze. The gaming city was bustling all day long with a frequent flow of people; the hospital was there to save lives and treat the wounded, so order and quiet needed to be maintained at all times; the school was where students studied and had a strict schedule.

Libraries and museums are cultural venues with quiet environments and regular flow of people; these places are unlikely choices for Team Rocket's hidden research base.

If people only come in and never leave the warehouse, it will definitely arouse suspicion over time and be excluded. Even if you want to play the dark game, you won't choose these places.

After much thought, Yu Hai felt that the only places with the highest likelihood of being here were department stores, clubs, factories, technology companies, etc.

He took out a map of the buildings in Golden City from his windbreaker pocket and spread it on the dining table. He took out a pen and circled all the places with high probability.

After lunch, he walked out of the restaurant. The rain was still falling. He came to a dark alley and summoned Gengar. Gengar's black figure was looming in the rain, and the rainy day became the best cover.

Ukai patted Gengar's head gently and said softly, "Genggui, it's up to you from now on. Let's go find Team Rocket's research base."

Gengar excitedly stuck out his pink tongue to lick the corner of his mouth, shook his body, and let out a happy cry.

Gengar can pass through walls, and no Pokémon can gather intelligence better than Gengar. By the way, let Gengar look for places with strong super powers.

Ukai set off with Gengar, thinking as he walked. Suddenly, he slapped his head and muttered to himself, "No, that's not right. Team Rocket is already conducting research on super powers. If we go looking for places with strong super powers, it would be like looking for a lantern in the dark, telling others that there is a problem here."

He continued to think that the Rockets would definitely try to cover up their behavior, so he should do the opposite and find a place where the fluctuations of super powers were less, or even non-existent.

Thinking of this, he took Gengar towards the target location and tried a counter-tactical search.

Then they came to a department store. The drizzle wet the streets and buildings. He put down the hood of his windbreaker and walked into the building with his head lowered.

As you step into the department store, you will see bright lights and people coming and going. Even on rainy days, the popularity remains undiminished, and the sound of store promotional broadcasts can be heard everywhere.

He pretended to be an ordinary customer, walking calmly from store to store. Sometimes he would stop in front of the shelves, pick up the products and look at them carefully, and occasionally chat with the clerk to ask for some information about the products.

Sometimes they would pick up some small items, such as an exquisite pen or a cute keychain, then pay and leave, just like an ordinary customer shopping.

At this time, Gengar had already quietly sneaked into the building along the shadow in the corner and began to explore the building.

Especially in the basement of the building, Yu Hai knew that Team Rocket was a group of shy rats who always liked to place their laboratories underground.

Of course, he would not let go of every corner of the department store easily.

After waiting for Gengar to come back and making sure that there was no Team Rocket research base here, he went to the bathroom, took out the clothes he had prepared in advance from his backpack, and quickly changed his clothes.

He put on a pair of black-framed glasses, a brown casual suit, and a light blue tie. Ditto changed into another face again. He transformed himself into a professional and then went to the next suspicious place to continue searching.

In the past few days, he has been basically repeating the same thing, taking Gengar to conduct a thorough investigation of every building that is more suspicious.

Finally, they arrived at the tallest and largest building in the city, the Silver Corporation headquarters building.

This magnificent building rises high into the sky, exuding a high-tech atmosphere. As a leader in manufacturing technology in the Pokémon world, Silver Corporation has produced a large number of props used by trainers and enjoys a very high reputation in the entire Pokémon world.

Facing this powerful technology company, Yu Hai still followed his usual practice and said in a voice that only Gengar could hear: "Geng Gui, sneak in and investigate, and sense the supernatural power situation here."

"Kou Jie," Gengar nodded, his figure flashed, and he disappeared in an instant.

Yu Hai found a shady corner outside the building and waited. Time passed by minute by minute, pedestrians came and went, and cars shuttled on the road, but his eyes never left the direction of the building.

Two hours passed, and the waiting process made him a little anxious. He kept pacing on the spot, looking at his watch from time to time.

Finally, Gengar's figure flashed out of the building and quickly returned to the shadow under Ukai's feet.

"Hehehe." Gengar eagerly told Slowking what he saw and heard.

Slowking followed Ukai and told him telepathically, "Yadong, Ukai, it said it met an old friend, Mewtwo, in there."

When Slowking talked about Mewtwo, his body trembled slightly and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes. Mewtwo's superpowers were so strong that it seemed as if it was born for superpowers. Even when he thinks about it now, he still feels a lingering fear.

"What? Mewtwo?" Yukai's eyes widened in disbelief. He had never expected to hear news about Mewtwo here.

I heard before that Mewtwo was going to a very far place, so why did Mewtwo appear here?
Could it be that Team Rocket's research on super powers is somehow related to Mewtwo? Countless questions swirled in his mind. He had too many questions.

"What's its current condition?" There was some worry and confusion in Yu Hai's eyes. He wanted to know Mewtwo's current situation.

Slowking shook his head and continued translating, "Yadong? It said Mewtwo wasn't in a good condition, as if it was trapped by something. Its psychic aura was very weak. It didn't touch Mewtwo and returned after seeing it."

After Slowking finished speaking, he also looked curious. He also wanted to know what Mewtwo had experienced.

"It seems Team Rocket's research base is right here." Yu Hai stood on the street not far from the Silver Corporation headquarters building, tilting his head slightly. His gaze pierced through the dazzling sunset as he looked at the magnificent building. He felt a sense of certainty and relief. After several days of relentless searching, traversing every corner of the city, his nerves constantly on edge, he finally found the target of this mission. He felt a great weight lifted off his shoulders, and he could soon report back to the League.

He turned around and walked quickly towards the hotel where he had been staying for the past few days. The rainwater on the street was splashed by his footsteps, making a "pattering" sound.

Entering the hotel room, he casually hung his coat on the hanger by the door, walked straight to the table, sat down and began to edit the information.

The light softly shone on his face as he expertly operated the Alliance's dedicated internal encrypted communication equipment, typing word by word:

"Champion Du, I've found clues about the elves going berserk in Golden City. The cause of the elves' madness is a failed version of a berserk potion, created by Team Rocket leader Athena. We haven't yet discovered what they're researching, but Team Rocket is maintaining tight security here..."

"I've found out that the laboratory researching the drug is in Golden City. There's a research base underground in Silver's headquarters building. To avoid alerting the enemy, I haven't conducted a thorough search. The defense capabilities of Silver's headquarters are unknown. I kindly request instructions on our next steps..."

After sending the message, he stood up, stretched his stiff shoulders, and then released the elves.

The room suddenly became lively. He took out the prepared elf food and watched the elves happily eating dinner. He sat aside quietly waiting for a reply from Du, silently thinking about his possible next actions.

"Didi, Didi—"

Just when the elves were enjoying their meal, a crisp prompt tone suddenly came from the communicator on the table.

He quickly stood up, walked quickly to the table, picked up the communicator, and it was indeed a message from Du:
"Well done. I've already sent people to Golden City. During this time, do not act rashly. Wait until reinforcements arrive before taking any action. You can contact this person; he can provide you with assistance. Here's the contact key, xxxx..."

After reading the message, Yu Hai entered the contact key into the communicator without hesitation, edited a message and sent it. In order to avoid any unexpected situations later, he had to understand in advance what this so-called "backup plan" was.

Not long after, the communicator received another message, and the other party invited him to meet at a small shop on a certain street.

He looked at the elves who were still eating, and waited patiently for them to finish their dinner before he straightened his clothes, left the hotel, and walked towards the somewhat remote grocery store.

The streets were somewhat quiet at night, and the streetlights emitted a dim light, stretching his shadow long. It began to drizzle at night, and the raindrops sparkled under the lights like tiny crystals.

Finally, he arrived at the grocery store. The door was wide open, but the surroundings were deserted, with only a few faint lights coming from inside the store.

He pushed open the door and the bell on the door rang crisply. The store was filled with an old-fashioned atmosphere. All kinds of sundries were piled up, and the shelves were filled with all kinds of items, which were a bit messy.

The shop owner, a small old man, was tidying up goods with his back to the door. Yu Hai wasn't sure if he was the person he was looking for, so after hesitating for a moment, he went inside and asked softly, "Uncle, a friend recommended you. I heard you have some good stuff here..."

"You've come to the right place." The old man stopped what he was doing, glanced at the quiet doorway, then, with his back to the door, lowered his voice and slightly turned to remind Yu Hai, "Behind the door..."

Upon hearing this, Yu Hai was slightly taken aback. He looked up and saw the only back door of the general store.

The back door was half-open, letting in a little light. Without the slightest hesitation, he walked straight towards the back door. There were no trainers here who made him wary, so he wasn't afraid.

As soon as he stepped through the back door, the scene before him changed instantly, revealing a completely different world. This place was entirely different from the cluttered general store outside. The space was spacious and bright, and the layout was simple and orderly. After he entered, the door behind him slowly and silently closed, making a soft "click" sound.

Inside the room was a familiar middle-aged man. He was dressed in simple casual clothes with his sleeves casually rolled up, but he still exuded a calm and capable aura.

"It's you?" Yu Hai exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the middle-aged man, a look of astonishment in his eyes. He never expected to encounter this man here, and a complex mix of emotions welled up within him.

"Who are you?" The middle-aged man wasn't pretending. Seeing Yu Hai's surprised expression, he was a little puzzled. Did the other party know him? He looked Yu Hai up and down with a hint of wariness in his eyes.

“It’s me, you haven’t forgotten, have you?” Yu Hai said, raising his hand to slowly remove the Ditto mask from his face.

Beneath the mask, his eyes were calm. Ditto had not yet deactivated his transformation and remained in his human-face mask state.

"It's you? How did you find this place?" The middle-aged man looked at Yu Hai and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. His fingers subconsciously gripped the Poké Ball at his waist, and his body tensed slightly, assuming a defensive posture.

"Don't be nervous, you asked me to come." Yu Hai said calmly, walking slowly to the middle-aged man and pulling up a chair to sit down.

He reached for the teapot on the table, poured himself a cup of tea with swift movements, took a small sip to moisten his slightly dry throat, and eased the atmosphere.

What a coincidence! He never expected that the help Du provided would come from the Interpol agents who arrested him in the Orange Islands. Recalling the past, he felt a mix of emotions, but with his mission at hand, he quickly composed himself.

"Did I ask you to come? Did Mr. Du give you the contact key?" The middle-aged man was slightly taken aback when he heard Yu Hai say this, but then gradually calmed down.

He loosened his grip on the Poké Ball, relaxed a bit, and began to seriously analyze the current situation, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

"What do you think?" Yu Hai looked at the other person with a half-smile, a hint of teasing in his eyes.

Then, he pulled out his investigator's badge from his pocket and deftly handed it to the middle-aged man. "This is my search warrant. I'm investigating the wild elf rampage mission and have discovered that the mastermind is the Silver Corporation. Someone is conducting secret research in the Silver headquarters building..."

"No need to look, please put it away. I trust you." The middle-aged man did not take Yu Hai's search warrant, but simply waved his hand.

He recalled his last encounter with Yu Hai and felt a pang of emotion. He had offended Yu Hai before, but now they were colleagues, both subordinates of Du, only belonging to different systems.

His mission was to assist the arriving investigators and help them complete their task as much as possible. He said sincerely, "What kind of help do you need? I will do everything in my power to mobilize manpower and resources in Golden City to assist you in completing your mission..."

“No need. Du Guanjun has already sent people over. We will only take action when reinforcements arrive.” Yu Hai put down his teacup, his expression turned serious, and his eyes were fixed on the middle-aged man. “Remember to contact Officer Jenny. Make sure to maintain order around the Silver Company headquarters building after the conflict breaks out. Do not allow irrelevant personnel to approach, and do not let the situation get out of control.”

Yu Hai gently put down the empty teacup in his hand. The coolness of the tea slid down his throat, making him feel a little more awake. After explaining the purpose of his trip, he slowly stood up, the chair making a soft sound as it scraped against the floor.

"I understand." Seeing Yu Hai get up to leave, the middle-aged man hesitated for a moment, then finally forced out the words that had been bottled up inside him. He coughed lightly, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Um, about that matter, I'm sorry, I didn't know you had a mission..."

As he spoke, a hint of guilt and unease appeared in his eyes, fearing that Yu Hai would always remember this incident and would find it difficult to cause him trouble.

"It's alright, just remember the confidentiality agreement." Yu Hai naturally knew what the other person was referring to—the time he was hypnotized into revealing that the other person was an undercover agent for the Alliance.

Now that he has become an investigator, it seems to confirm, to some extent, that the Orange Islands operation has been completed. He has also successfully "laundered" his undercover identity and become one of their own. He remained calm, waved his hand slightly, and spoke with an indifferent tone.

He knew very well that the mission to infiltrate the Orange Islands was fake. As long as the other party didn't say anything, no one would know. As time passed, many things would become unverifiable, and eventually, it would all become a murky mess.

He believed that as an experienced Interpol agent, the other party was trustworthy given the confidentiality regulations.

After all, when I became an investigator, I signed the relevant regulations. We are all trainers in the league system, and we all know what to say and what not to say. This is basic professional ethics.

Knowing what his "backup plan" was, he left the room and returned to the hotel. The streets were quiet and peaceful at night, with streetlights casting a soft glow.

Back in his hotel room, he felt a wave of exhaustion wash over him. After a quick wash, he lay down on the bed.

The room was dimly lit. He stared at the ceiling, wondering who headquarters would send to assist in the operation. But he was too tired at the moment, and these thoughts only flashed through his mind.

Before long, he fell into a deep sleep. No matter who came tomorrow, the answer would be revealed tomorrow...

(End of this chapter)