Before leaving Pokémon School, Su Hao exchanged contact information with Ash. He subtly indicated that he was very interested in Ash's life as an investigator and asked him to share with him before heading out on missions.
Suspecting nothing, Ash readily agreed to Su Hao's request. It seemed he was quite happy to share the details of his work.
That way, if Ash and the others ever headed to the unknown island where Mewtwo had relocated with the cloned Pokémon, Su Hao would learn of it immediately.
Before leaving Pokémon School, Su Hao also saw Professor Kukui pull Ash aside for a father-son talk.
To Ash, Professor Kukui was practically his father despite having no blood relation. Ash would definitely take Professor Kukui's words to heart.
It was foreseeable that, after several people took turns talking him through it, Goh would no longer have such an easy time fooling Ash into becoming his free enforcer.
Su Hao felt that, for the first step of his groundwork, the results had been outstanding.
Kanto region, Cerulean Plateau Alliance Headquarters.
At this moment, four people were holding a meeting to discuss suitable candidates for the currently vacant Elite Four position.
The man seated on the sofa had a head of flamboyant red hair and wore a cape that looked terribly inconvenient for movement, though admittedly, it was genuinely stylish.
His name was Lance, full name Drake.
At the moment, Lance had his hands clasped together and his head lowered, seemingly lost in thought. His entire body was trembling faintly.
Lorelei and Bruno exchanged glances, both seeing utter confusion in the other's eyes.
What the hell was Lance doing?
Or had Lance, after finally breaking through the blockade of the other three Elite Four members in the Kanto region and becoming the dual