November 2, Tuesday. Clear skies.
After spending nearly a week in Lavaridge Town, Young Master Mao and Lorelei set off for their next destination, the Forina Canyon Plains.
A man in a sharp suit paid a visit to the Team Rocket Hoenn Branch.
"Now... let's discuss your great scientific achievement, Dr. Butler." Sakaki sat behind her desk, her chin resting on her hands.
"Yes..." Butler swallowed nervously. "I have a preserved piece of skin tissue from the ancient Legendary Pokémon Groudon. With the Millennium Comet's immense energy and my revival technology, I can grow another Groudon!
"That's the Legendary Pokémon that brings an end to the land!
"What do you think? Just give me some personnel and funding, and Team Rocket can have this Legendary Pokémon!"
Watching Butler wave his arms excitedly, Sakaki's lips curved slightly. "Sounds good. Here's to a successful partnership."
"Thank you!" Butler bowed over and over in excitement. "I knew it! Compared to those shortsighted fools in Team Magma, a major organization is the one you can rely on!"
"All right. I'll send the Special Response Team to assist you. Go get some rest. I look forward to seeing what you can do." Sakaki waved him out.
Butler left, thanking her profusely.
"Butler..." Back in his room, Butler looked up and met the eyes of his girlfriend, Diane, who was watching him worriedly.
"Don't worry, Diane. Everything's going smoothly. Team Rocket will help me achieve my great technological breakthrough. Those bastards in Team Magma can just wait for me to prove them wrong!" Butler said through gritted teeth.
As Team Magma's former second-ranking scientist, he had proposed the Groudon Cloning Plan, only to have it mocked as flashy but impractical. He himself had also been driven out of the Lilycove City base.
Full of resentment, he