Goldenrod City, Kanto.
This was home to the Kanto Region's largest manufacturer and retailer, Silph Co.!
As the wealthiest city in Kanto, Goldenrod City produced all the Pokémon Balls and Silph Scopes used throughout the region.
As such, the renowned Silph Co. was undoubtedly a leader in manufacturing in the Pokémon World!
Silph Co. also developed TMs, Potions, Escape Ropes, Repels, Upgrades, and various other held items.
At that moment, in the office at the top of the Silph building.
An elderly man finished his work, then rose and entered a hidden door to one side.
In the dim room, a figure sat in an enormous chair.
"Madam! We just received word that Ouka is on his way back!"
"Oh?"
The voice was gentle, but still carried a trace of age and weariness.
"Do you know his destination?"
"Unfortunately, he took that madman off the original route... Chakra blocked our people!"
After a stretch of silence, the madam spoke again.
"What a fine son I have! Two of the Three Beast Warriors have been dispatched. How fortunate he is to have such loyal subordinates. Heh heh, get back to your work..."
"Yes..."
Viridian City, Kanto.
Viridian Gym.
A slight smile appeared on Giovanni's stern, resolute face as he looked at the boy opposite him and nodded in satisfaction.
"You've raised your Squirtle very well! But the difference in levels is too great! Go and train hard! Come back when you're ready, and I'll give you another chance, young man!"
"Ah! Really? Thank you so much, Gym Leader Giovanni!"
The dejected boy immediately brightened at his words. Carrying his unconscious Squirtle, he hurried out of the Viridian Gym.
As the boy's figure gradually disappeared, the smile faded from Giovanni's face.
He turned and entered a passage to one side.
**Tap!