Team Rocket Headquarters.
In a dimly lit room, a man in a sharp suit with slicked-back hair gently stroked Persian's fur with his broad palm.
He was the leader of Team Rocket, Giovanni of the earth.
A woman sat across from him.
Her delicate hand, clad in a white glove, lifted the teacup before her, and she took a small sip.
In the dim room, a shaft of light from the domed ceiling fell upon the woman like a divine revelation, illuminating her silver hair and gray eyes.
She wore a black evening gown and a black veiled hat, her silver hair covering one eye.
She was none other than Cogita, whom Li Wei had been so eager to meet.
"I don't believe in what people say. I believe in what they do."
The sound of Li Wei and Matori's conversation suddenly filled the quiet room.
The television screen showed Li Wei sitting opposite Matori. With a smile on her face, Cogita studied him on the screen.
Matori was one of those legendary people with a camera growing out of their head.
Ahem, it was actually her glasses.
A miniature camera was embedded in Matori's glasses, allowing Giovanni to capture Li Wei's expressions precisely.
After Li Wei firmly refused,
Matori's voice followed.
"Mr. Giovanni anticipated your decision, so he prepared an alternative for you."
Returning her empty teacup to the tray, Cogita smiled. "Well then, I'll take my leave."
"Take care," Giovanni said quietly.
Watching Cogita leave the Team Rocket Base at an unhurried pace, with Enamorus following at her side, Giovanni frowned slightly in thought.
As she walked down the corridor, ignoring the looks from Team Rocket's members, Cogita smiled at Enamorus beside her.
"An interesting young man, wouldn't you say?"
Jubilife Breeding Center.
Matori excitedly explained Giovanni's