Pokémon: The Genetic Researcher Just Wants to Slack Off.

"Lord Lance, Squad Leader B4 reports that someone has spotted a Dream in that area! Requesting permission to surround the area!"

Lance nodded: "All squads, form a perimeter! Not a single Popo can be allowed to escape!"

Several communications officers quickly notified each squad leader in an urgent tone.

Lance returned to the table: "Gentlemen, I need to participate in the operation myself. Why don't we return to base?"

Xiao Huang quickly shook his head, but Xia Ye thought for a moment and nodded gently.

“That’s true, then we won’t interfere with your actions. We’ll head back now.”

Although Xiao Huang was surprised by Xia Ye's answer, she remained silent.

Lance stood up: "In that case, please excuse me. You can go back with the logistics team later."

Natsuno and Lance followed Lance out of the tent; there weren't many enemies left outside.

"Logistics team, dismantle the temporary camp after I leave. The rest of you, come with me!"

Five or six henchmen came out and followed Lance, and the group began to move.

During the journey, Lance took out an electronic screen and used a communication device to call others to adjust their positions in time.

At this point, the red dots on the screen are faintly connected, forming a crooked, encircling circle.

Lance frowned as he looked at the dark forest in front of him.

"Spread out and conduct a thorough search of the area ahead."

When the flashlight was shone on them, there was nothing but sleeping caterpillars and trumpet buds.

Meanwhile, Natsuno entered two other tents from the temporary camp.

There was no one inside, only some supplies piled up haphazardly.

Xia Ye opened one of the boxes, which contained tree fruits, and gestured for Xiao Huang to eat some to stave off hunger.

They searched through other boxes and found the supplies they wanted: some flashlights and some headband-style ones.

There were several backpacks nearby. Xia Ye continued to rummage through them, stuffing any necessary supplies into the bags.

With a backpack each, Xiao Huang and I lifted the curtain and quickly left the campsite before anyone could see us.

After walking around the camp for a long time, Xia Ye led Xiao Huang in the direction where Lance and the others had left.

"The messenger just said someone took Dreamy with them. Who could it be?"

"Also, what exactly could have caused two enemy squads to disappear? Could it be the same person?"

While making guesses in his mind, Xia Ye took out his phone and started checking the map.

"The direction Lance is heading is all the way north, and once you leave the forest, you can enter the dark gray territory."

"It seems that person definitely wants to take Dream away from the forest and escape to Dark Grey."

"Let's go that way too, Xiao Huang. We've wasted a lot of time, let's speed up!"

The two ran quickly toward their destination, and Natsuno even sent A-Wu a location.

Meanwhile, Crimson, along with Pikachu and Dream, fled at top speed.

Unfortunately, visibility was severely impaired in the darkness, making the escape process quite difficult.

Although there were lighting tools available, I dared not use them, as the light in the dark would easily expose my target.

He also knew that Team Rocket members were mostly equipped with Zubat and Golbat, which would actually be more advantageous for the enemy in the dark.

Crimson could only turn a corner every few minutes in the hope of confusing the enemy.

However, as time went on, Crimson inevitably ran into the Rockets.

Fortunately, he reacted quickly and hid behind a tree, avoiding the beam of the flashlight.

Red whispered to Mew, "Mew, shall we play a game to see who can turn into Pikachu the longest?"

"No matter who comes, you can't turn back into your original form. When I call you Pikachu, you have to respond to me, okay?"

Meng Huan thought for a moment, then covered her mouth and laughed.

It seemed to be having a lot of fun, and then Crimson saw a faint light flashing.

Mew transformed into another Pikachu, landing on Crimson's other shoulder.

The faint light in the darkness naturally caught the attention of Team Rocket.

"Who's hiding behind the tree? Come out now!"

Chapter 106 The First Dream Operation (Part 4)

Crimson didn't make any move, but he saw the flashlight beam getting closer and closer.

He intended to use the pickup truck to click it, but considering it might be too bright, Crimson pulled out another ball instead.

A faint red light flickered, and the mosquito coil had been released.

The renewed light made the Rockets even more cautious: "Come out now, or I'll call for help!"

Crimson completely ignored him and lowered her voice as much as possible: "Swim fast, charge up the hypnosis!"

Mosquito Coil's body began to flow with energy, and Crimson lowered its body, silently counting to 3.

After counting to 1, he quickly leaned out and threw Mosquito Coil away with force.

Mosquito Coil launched a hypnotic spell on the enemy mid-air.

Two seconds later, the flashlight fell to the ground, and Team Rocket members also fell asleep on the ground.

Chi Hong quickly ran up, turned off the flashlight, and carried Lou to the tree.

After stripping the other person down to only his underwear, Chi Hong quickly tied him to a tree and gagged him.

Change your clothes into a Rockets uniform and put on the opponent's mask.

Pikachu, having captured both Pikachu and Swim Speedy into the ball, remained perched on the shoulder in its dreamlike transformation.

Chi Hong picked up the other person's flashlight, walked a short distance, and turned it on only when she saw a light nearby.

The other person shone their flashlight in the direction of Crimson, and Crimson shone it back.

Seeing this, the other party changed direction, while Crimson continued to walk forward.

He knew in his heart that he had definitely revealed his whereabouts, and the road ahead was fraught with danger.

The Rockets aren't stupid; they'll definitely set up an ambush in the area north where people escape the forest.

Crimson even considered heading south and retreating back to Evergreen City.

But the thought of retreating was quickly dispelled.

Changqing is clearly the Rockets' main base. Going back would be like handing it over to them.

The forest ahead was pitch black, like a monster that devoured everything.

Sensing the tension emanating from Crimson, Dream was also affected.

It moved slightly closer to the crimson direction, then suddenly transformed into a large-mouthed bat.

Energy flowed around the dreamlike body, and the ultrasonic waves that were sent out bounced back and were received.

As Crimson groped its way forward, it suddenly felt an ultrasonic imaging image appear in its mind.

Driven by the images conveyed by the dream, Crimson quickened its pace.

On the other side, Lance once again arranged for the Rockets' team to change their formation.

He had already realized that the other party was going to take Dream and escape towards Dark Gray.

"The squad in the northern area advances to the northernmost edge of the forest."

"Block all access to Dark Grey, but be careful not to leave the forest."

"Squads 7 to 16, you are at the southernmost edge of the encirclement. Spread out to expand the search area and advance northward."

"Drive the people caught in the middle northwards!"

With Lance's order given, the squad leaders were mobilized once again.

Lance himself summoned a Pidgeot and flew into the air.

He was to keep watch at the northernmost edge of the evergreen forest, ready to provide support to all areas at any time.

Meanwhile, Xia Ye and Xiao Huang had walked an unknown distance, but they could already see a light in the distance.

"We've probably reached their encirclement. Let's be careful, go around the edge, and walk in the dark."

Xia Ye and Xiao Huang stopped on the spot and ate some tree fruits to replenish their energy.

They covered the flashlight's light source with their palms to reduce the beam, and continued forward toward the edge where the light was.

From above, the Rockets now formed two crooked lines in the forest.

A path extends to the northernmost edge of the forest, completely sealing off its boundary.

The Rockets members, several hundred meters below, formed a line that was gradually lengthening.

The line below continues to advance northward, rising and falling, with varying levels of skill among the squads.

And the crimson line did indeed fall between these two lines.

However, he changed direction every few minutes, and overall he was moving in a northwest direction, not due north.

The two of them, Natsuno and Natsuno, moved forward along the edge of the long straight line below.

If nothing unexpected happens, they will meet up in that corner of the northwesternmost forest.

At that moment, a flashlight beam suddenly shone directly on Xia Ye, forcing Xia Ye and Xiao Huang to stop.

The other person shouted, "Who are you! Why are you here!"

Natsuno covered his eyes with his hand: "Hey Rockets guys, it's me, Natsuno! Which team are you on?"

The closer you get to the edge of the forest, the more Team Rocket members you'll encounter, making it almost inevitable.

The other person, still somewhat suspicious, moved the flashlight away and slowly approached.

Natsuno shone the flashlight in his hand at an angle in another direction, revealing his face.