"G-Giovanni!!?"
Everyone was shocked and hurriedly tensed up, taking battle stances.
"What's going on?" Xia You asked Looker quietly. "Why is he here? Hadn't you already confirmed he was at the Viridian Gym and sent Bruno and Lorelei to deal with him?"
"I'm not sure either," Looker said hesitantly. "Giovanni's whereabouts have always been unpredictable. Perhaps Bruno and Lorelei found nothing there! But since he's shown up here, that saves us a lot of trouble. We can arrest him directly!"
Behind Giovanni, the four Team Rocket executives-Apollo, Athena, Lance, and Lambda-stood in a row.
Despite their predicament, none of them showed any signs of panic.
Looker took a few steps forward and looked Giovanni straight in the eye. "Giovanni! You are suspected of kidnapping, destruction of property, and multiple acts of terrorism. Under international public security law, I am now formally placing you under arrest!"
Giovanni glanced at him and said flatly, "It was only a matter of time before this base was exposed. I'm not surprised you found this place, though you were indeed several years faster than I expected. It seems you International Police aren't all completely useless trash."
"Enough reminiscing!" Looker said gravely. "Team Rocket's downfall is inevitable! At this point, will you surrender without a fight, or do you intend to keep resisting?"
At those words, Giovanni slowly rose from the sofa.
"You've merely taken over one of my bases. Surely you don't think victory is already yours?"
"What do you mean by that?" Looker pointed behind him. "We've mobilized so many people today, and Mr. Lance and Miss Agatha are here as well. Do you still think you can escape?"
Looking at Giovanni, Lance appeared somewhat saddened. "Mr. Giovanni, I once thought you were an upright man. It seems I truly misjudged you."
"Giovanni, my