12. The Sevestar Prince Darker Version

Chapter 92

(Flashback)

As Ash and Mark delve into the search for their missing siblings, they receive a crucial tip from the trio who had been clandestinely observing Team Rocket's movements. The trio discloses Team Rocket's heinous act of imprisoning Minami within a stasis tank. With this newfound information and determination fueled by concern, Ash and Mark, alongside the International Police, orchestrate a plan to dismantle Team Rocket once and for all.

Upon breaching the stronghold of Team Rocket, Ash and Mark confront the stasis tank containing Minami, her form suspended in an eerie stillness. As they open the tank and release her, Ash's voice quivers with worry, "Minami, are you alright?"

Minami's disbelief gives way to joy as she recognizes her brothers, "Brother Ash! Mark! Is that you?" The reunion is punctuated by a heartfelt sibling embrace, Minami's voice filled with curiosity and concern, "But what about Team Rocket?"

"Dad and the International Police have taken care of them," Ash reassures her, though his eyes betray the weight of the recent ordeal. "But why were you in the stasis tank?" he asks, eager to unravel the mystery behind her captivity and ensure her safety.

Minami's voice trembles with the weight of her past as she recounts the harrowing ordeal she endured at the hands of Team Rocket. "When I was little, they took me away... those grunts treated me like a thing, a tool for their own selfish desires," she explains, her eyes clouded with painful memories. "The boss confessed they snatched me from my real family, trying to force me into Team Rocket. I had no idea what it meant at first, but when I learned it was a den of evil, escape seemed impossible. They threw me into that stasis tank..."

Mark's expression darkens with sympathy and anger as Minami shares her story. "We're sorry to hear about that," he murmurs, his voice heavy with emotion.

As the conversation unfolds, Ash opens up about their mother's tragic demise. The revelation ignites a fierce determination in Minami's eyes, her grief transforming into a burning desire for justice. "I'll make them pay," she declares, her tone resolute with a hint of fury. Driven by a thirst for retribution and a quest for truth, Minami immerses herself in legal literature, determined to understand and wield the law against those who have wronged her family.

With Alice by their side, the trio is now walking on the streets of Olivine City. Suddenly, they hear a commotion and decide to investigate. To their horror, they discover a lifeless body lying on the street. Officer Jennies are present, attempting to clear the area, but Ash, Alice, and Minami manage to approach. Ash addresses Officer Jenny, asking, "Excuse me, Officer Jenny. Can you please tell us what's happening here?"

Officer Jenny notices them and explains, "You must be Red, the famous new Champion. You see, about 15 minutes ago, we received a report of a body found in this area. We're currently gathering information from witnesses to determine what transpired."

Minami gazes at the building and politely remarks, "Brother if you'll excuse me for a moment."

As Minami departs, Ash and Alice exchange confused glances but decide to address the matter later as they begin questioning Officer Jenny about the incident.

Meanwhile, Minami ascends to the rooftop with the guard's permission and notices the fresh crack. She employs her aura abilities to inspect it more closely, commenting, "This crack is very recent... perhaps the victim was pushed from this rooftop."

She surveys the surroundings and identifies a security camera. Minami approaches the guard to request access to the video footage. She views the recording, which shows the victim confronting an individual wearing a green coat, brown hat, a red scarf, and sunglasses, obscuring the culprit's identity.