"Little boy... were you peeping?"
The woman slowly walked up to Yong and leaned down to ask him. No matter how he looked at it, the smile on her face held a hint of murderous intent.
"Ahem! Um... hello!"
Yong hurriedly stood up. Beside him, Marshtomp cautiously backed away and hid behind him.
"I'm Yong, and I'm here to visit Meteor Falls! Really!"
"...Oh?"
The woman studied him carefully, then gave a soft snort and turned away. She walked over to the injured Lackey lying on the ground and held out her hand.
"Hand it over!"
"Damn it..."
Every roll of fat on the chubby grunt's body trembled. A rock pinned his left leg, and upon seeing it, the woman smiled and rested one foot on top.
"What? You don't want to?"
"Aaargh!! I'll give it to you! I'll give it to you!"
"That's a good boy!"
Only then did the woman nod in satisfaction and gesture for Noivern to move the rock.
The Lackey finally breathed a sigh of relief. Trembling, he pulled a stone wrapped in black cloth from inside his clothes.
"It's... it's this..."
She took the stone, gave it a casual glance, and slipped it into her pocket before turning to leave.
"Get lost! You people from Team Magma aren't welcome in Meteor Land!"
The Lackey struggled to his feet and recalled Mightyena. Supported by the other member of his organization, he hurried away.
Yong and Marshtomp quietly edged along the cavern wall, trying to slip away. That woman's gaze was far too frightening. Better to keep their distance!
"Hey! Little boy, where are you going?"
Yong sucked in a breath!
The gentle voice dashed Yong's hopes. He scratched his head awkwardly as he watched the woman approach with a smile and hastily explained.
"I just