Nemesis on a Narrow Path!

"Found it. Below us is Team Rocket's base in Viridian Forest."

In the dimly lit, stale-air tunnel, Sato whispered to the three beside him.

"Boss, what do we do next?" Mark covered his mouth with a frown. He had long since stopped wanting to stay here.

"Dig a hole, jump straight down, and knock everyone inside out!"

"Sure, sure!"

Mark nodded quickly and, without a second thought, was about to send out a Pokémon to start digging.

Smack! "Ow! Boss, why did you hit me?"

Mark clutched his head, pouting with a face full of confusion and grievance.

"Saving people comes first. Going down rashly would disturb the grass and startle the snake."

Not knowing that Sato had merely wanted to give simple-minded Mark a jab, Shiba seriously explained it instead, making Sato feel rather awkward.

George smiled without speaking. He simply sent out Comfey and had it use Floral Shield.

Tiny red, white, yellow, and pink flowers were gently scattered out. To the surprise of the other three, the air throughout the tunnel was purified, instantly becoming much fresher.

"Floral Shield can be used like that?"

Mark had already forgotten why Sato had hit him. He merely stared wide-eyed at Comfey while taking a couple of deep breaths of fresh air.

"Before long, you'll be entering the Elite Four Reserve too. Don't always say nonsense without thinking. No matter how good your luck is, there'll come a day when it runs out."

George looked at Mark with the air of an elder teaching a junior.

"Hehe, isn't that why I have the boss and Brother George by my side? There's no need at all for me to use my brain." Mark smiled sheepishly, though where had that proud tone come from?

"Jiejie~"

Just then, Sato's Gengar suddenly shot out