Mingyou patted his head. Being controlled by Nihilego had felt like getting stung by a jellyfish lurking in the sand while beachcombing. The Manor had so much fruit that boosted Poison Resistance that his resistance was maxed out. He could stay clearheaded even under the Neurotoxin's effects.
He looked at the people before him. When Nihilego had latched onto his head, he had meant to tear it off immediately. But when they turned and ran, he decided to see what they were up to. He really hadn't expected this...
"You want to know my secrets that badly? Sorry, but shouldn't you share your own before prying into someone else's? It's only polite. Not that I'd tell you even if you did."
"Damn it..."
Zhe Si's expression grew grim. He hadn't been there when Mingyou battled Gladion, but he had heard the outcome from Faba. If Mingyou could defeat even Silvally with ease, who the hell could stop him?
Mingyou didn't think much of Zhe Si. He was hardly a problem; Mingyou was just helping catch a few moles. What mattered was whoever stood behind them. They had set their sights on him? Who did they think they were?
"Akari's the only one who gets to set her sights on me!"
His gaze swept across the room and landed on the Team Rocket Trio. His interest piqued, he waved. "Well, what a coincidence~"
"Our disguises have been seen through, meow!"
The Team Rocket Trio broke into a cold sweat and scrambled to explain. "This has nothing to do with us! Macro Cosmos only sent us because we're good at disguises! We haven't done anything bad these past two months! We haven't even caught any Pokémon!"
Silence fell over the Laboratory. Friend and foe alike froze where they stood.
Mingyou rubbed his