After leaving Kamehameha Island, Young Master Mao set off on his journey home.
Compared with how fast he had traveled when he first left home, the return journey was much easier.
He boarded a ferry that went straight from Cinnabar Island to the docks of Viridian City.
Wearing a black suit and a black trench coat, Young Master Mao calmly walked off the deck with Togepi in his arms.
"Viridian City... I'm back." Adjusting the fedora on his head, Young Master Mao looked around with the air of a mob boss.
Smack! A familiar figure came up and slapped Gary on the shoulder. "Hahahaha! Young boss! Surprised? I came to pick you up!"
Hearing Archer laugh like a squealing pig, Gary's mouth twitched. What the hell happened to the vibe?
I deliberately dressed like an Italian mobster, but the moment you opened your damn mouth, we were back in northeastern China...
"Forget it. I can't be bothered to roast you. Aren't you here to pick me up? Where's your car?" Gary asked curiously.
"Who needs a bike? We're in the city. It's just a short walk." Archer spread his hands. "After all, Giovanni said we had to save the organization's funds..."
"Good grief..." Gary had no response. Giovanni really was the kind of guy who rode a bike to a bar-saving where he could and spending where he should...
He wouldn't bat an eye at a Pokémon research project costing hundreds of millions, but when buying a few bucks' worth of fruit, he still had to ask whether the seller guaranteed the melon was ripe...
You really are ruthless...
Resigned, he followed Archer on foot all the way to the heavy gates of the Viridian Gym.
Gary pointed at the lavishly decorated gates. "With decor this fancy, you couldn't even