The expedition team came together remarkably smoothly.
Under Giovanni's highest directive, Team Rocket's war machine began working at full speed for this operation.
Engineer Wang's team displayed astonishing productivity, rushing out a batch of brand-new specialized equipment in just a few days.
Dr. Anya also selected over a hundred of the most cold-resistant Fire-type Pokémon from the various Breeding Bases.
Everything proceeded in an orderly fashion, according to Ye Li's plan.
On the day the expedition team officially assembled, Ye Li looked at the lineup before him and felt his legs trembling.
Apollo, Matori, and two other Action Team Leaders with formidable reputations in the organization.
Behind them stood fifty of the very best elite operatives, selected from across Team Rocket.
Every one of them had eyes as sharp as knives and radiated the fierce presence of a battle-hardened veteran.
And now, this group-the strongest fighting force in Team Rocket-was under the command of a desk clerk like him.
Ye Li felt immense pressure.
What kind of situation is this?
I'm a rookie who can't even figure out Pokémon battles. What qualifies me to command these big shots?
What if we get there and they refuse to listen to my clueless orders, insisting on taking Articuno head-on? Won't we all be done for?
When those titans clash, won't a mere mortal like me standing nearby be the first collateral casualty?
The more Ye Li thought about it, the more frightened he became. He was already calculating which corner he should hide in when the time came to keep himself as safe as possible.
Before their departure, Giovanni came in person to see the expedition team off.
He placed a Poké Ball in Ye Li's hand.
"This is your transportation."
Ye Li took the Poké Ball and pressed the button.
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