"So, punishment will be unavoidable when you go back this time, but you probably won't die."
"You have no idea how harsh our organization is. I know you want me to work undercover for you, but I really might not survive."
Meng Wutong sighed. This was not her first failed mission. Once she returned and was punished for all her offenses together, she would very likely still be executed.
Ye Qing found himself in a difficult position at her words, but how could he pass up such a good opportunity?
"You can reveal some information about me. I'm sure your boss will be very interested."
"Information about you?"
Meng Wutong looked up at Ye Qing, unable to understand why her lofty boss would be interested in information about him.
"Yes. If that still doesn't work, you can say you happened to save me, then discovered I had good potential and have already steered me toward challenging the Psychic-type Gym."
The plan in Ye Qing's mind gradually became clearer. He needed to leave himself a way out.
"The Psychic-type Gym? How did you know that Gym was one of our bases?"
Meng Wutong was somewhat surprised. Not only was the Pokémon League unaware of this, but very few people even within Team R knew. She herself had only barely qualified to learn it.
Ye Qing did not explain. This world might not have Blaine or Sabrina, but broad matters such as Team R's deployment would not change. He had verified that long ago.
Looking into Ye Qing's resolute eyes, Meng Wutong hesitated for a moment before accepting the spoon fragments and lowering her head to thank him.
"No need to thank me. We're partners."
Ye Qing smiled. He was not worried that Meng Wutong would betray him, because Gardevoir had already