Deep within Cliff Cave.
Sure enough, Team Rocket had already converted the place into a Secret Base, with strange machinery and all sorts of clutter everywhere.
At least they had stopped doing that bizarre thing where they covered the walls in sheet metal. For some reason, villainous organizations in Pokémon always seemed especially fond of metal-plated walls.
"Ran pretty fast."
Heiduo looked at the mist ahead without rushing in. Instead, he turned to Silver. "I'll have to trouble you to stand guard here."
Silver said nothing, merely nodding. He had always been confident in Heiduo's strength.
Beside him stood a Rhyperior resembling Marvel's Juggernaut, its gaze icy cold.
Most Pokémon belonging to Pokédex Holders possessed a sense of justice, and this one was no exception.
It clearly looked incomparably vicious, yet its face seemed to bear the words "uphold justice." The mismatch was absurd.
Still, it looked pretty cool.
"Take this. If anyone tries to escape your way, leave them to Rhyperior. It can boost the power of Rock-type moves, so it'll definitely come in handy."
Heiduo rummaged through his pocket, took out the pale yellow Rock Plate, and placed it in Silver's hand.
This Rhyperior had already learned the game move Rock Wrecker, with a base power of one hundred and fifty. Combined with the Rock Plate, even Giovanni would have to think twice about taking that attack.
Silver nodded and curiously examined the Rock Plate.
In Pokémon Adventures, he was considered fairly knowledgeable about various items, but Plates... he had never seen anything like them before.
Once Heiduo had finished giving his instructions, he activated Aura and charged inside wearing Ho-Oh's cloak.
Swampert and Gardevoir followed closely behind, never straying from his side.
One could easily discern directions even in murky mud, while the other could observe its